What is the cheapest way to get from Blayney to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Blayney to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blayney to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Blayney to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Blayney and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Blayney station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Blayney Station, Railway Lane and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Blayney and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Blayney station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Blayney Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.

How far is it from Blayney to Cairns?

The distance between Blayney and Cairns is 1896 km. The road distance is 2276.5 km.

How do I travel from Blayney to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Blayney to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 45h 30m and costs $170 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Blayney to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Blayney to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blayney to Cairns bus from?

Blayney to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Blayney to Cairns train from?

Blayney to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Blayney Station.

Train, bus or fly from Blayney to Cairns?

The best way to get from Blayney to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $7,000 and takes 45h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Blayney to Cairns bus arrive?

Blayney to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Blayney and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Blayney. It is currently 8:33 AM in Blayney and 7:33 AM in Cairns.

Where does the Blayney to Cairns train arrive?

Blayney to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Blayney to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Blayney to Cairns is 2277 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Blayney to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Blayney to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Blayney to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Orange Airport
best
1. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
6h 20m
$516–1,178
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blayney Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
9h 58m
$165–683
Train
1. Take the train from Blayney Station to Strathfield Station428
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
45h 30m
$176–6,908
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blayney Station to Katoomba Station428
2. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield StationBmt
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 2h
$313–727
Drive 2,276.5 km
1. Drive from Blayney to Cairns2,276.5 km
25h 46m
$445–643
Train to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blayney Station to Dubbo Station
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
9h 30m
$449–919
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 2h
$402–700

Blayney to Cairns by train

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45h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,896.3 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Blayney, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blayney Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 45h 30m.

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