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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Creswick is to fly and train which costs $160 - $430 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Creswick is to fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $160 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Creswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Creswick. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Raglan St/Albert St via Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Creswick?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Creswick station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Creswick Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Cairns to Creswick?

The distance between Cairns and Creswick is 2458 km. The road distance is 2766.6 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cairns to Creswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Creswick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Creswick train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Creswick?

The best way to get from Cairns to Creswick is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $310 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Cairns to Creswick bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Creswick?

Creswick is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 7:24 PM in Cairns and 8:24 PM in Creswick.

Where does the Cairns to Creswick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Creswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Creswick is 2767 km. It takes approximately 32h 33m to drive from Cairns to Creswick.

Where can I stay near Creswick?

There are 587+ hotels available in Creswick.

Cairns to Creswick - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Creswick 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 Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 9m
$166–425
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 Southern Cross Station to Creswick Stationtrain
2d 7h
$317–6,684
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 Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2d 15h
$433–865
Drive 2,766.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Creswickcar 2,766.6 km
32h 33m
$494–713
Fly to Bendigo Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane CNS - BXG
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Creswick Station/Raglan Stbus
11h 27m
$197–714
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 Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
11h 40m
$234–470
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 Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3d 7h
$2,786–9,890
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
3d 11h
$2,835–4,030

Cairns to Creswick by train

2Weekly Trains

2d 7hAverage Duration

$317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,457.9 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Creswick Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Raglan St/Albert St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N in around 2d 15h.

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