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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cronulla is to fly which costs $160 - $420 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Cronulla is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Cronulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Cronulla station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cronulla Station, Cronulla St via Brisbane and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Cronulla?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Cronulla station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cronulla Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Cairns to Cronulla?

The distance between Cairns and Cronulla is 2007 km. The road distance is 2424.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Cronulla without a car is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cairns to Cronulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cronulla bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cronulla train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Cronulla?

The best way to get from Cairns to Cronulla is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $6,500 and takes 41h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Cairns to Cronulla bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Cronulla?

Cronulla is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:11 AM in Cairns and 7:11 AM in Cronulla.

Where does the Cairns to Cronulla train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Cronulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Cronulla is 2424 km. It takes approximately 28h 2m to drive from Cairns to Cronulla.

Where can I stay near Cronulla?

There are 3349+ hotels available in Cronulla.

Cairns to Cronulla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Cronulla by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 58m
$160–411
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
41h 32m
$159–6,429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d 1h
$365–647
Drive 2,424.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Cronullacar 2,424.3 km
28h 2m
$435–629
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
44h 32m
$229–6,509

Cairns to Cronulla by train

4Weekly Trains

41h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,006.9 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Cronulla Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 41h 32m.

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