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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cranbourne is to fly and train which costs $150 - $400 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Cranbourne is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Cranbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cranbourne Park SC/High St via Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Cranbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Cranbourne station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Cairns to Cranbourne?

The distance between Cairns and Cranbourne is 2386 km. The road distance is 2831.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Cranbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cairns to Cranbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cranbourne bus from?

Cairns to Cranbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cranbourne train from?

Cairns to Cranbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Cranbourne?

The best way to get from Cairns to Cranbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $310 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Cairns to Cranbourne bus arrive?

Cairns to Cranbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Cranbourne?

Cranbourne is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 4:29 PM in Cairns and 5:29 PM in Cranbourne.

Where does the Cairns to Cranbourne train arrive?

Cairns to Cranbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Cranbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Cranbourne is 2832 km. It takes approximately 33h 16m to drive from Cairns to Cranbourne.

Where can I stay near Cranbourne?

There are 394+ hotels available in Cranbourne.

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

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

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain
6h 23m
$151–392
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain
2d 5h
$315–6,677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus
2d 15h
Drive 2,831.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Cranbournecar 2,831.6 km
33h 16m
$508–734
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain
9h 52m
$220–451
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain
3d 6h
$2,786–9,883
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
3. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
3d 9h
$2,829–4,017

Cairns to Cranbourne by train

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Distance: 2,385.9 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Cranbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Cranbourne Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Cranbourne Park SC/High St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd in around 2d 15h.

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