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 - $550 and takes 5h 8m.

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 5h 8m and costs $160 - $550.

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 St Opp Cronulla Station via Brisbane and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 5h 8m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $6,500 and takes 41h 24m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 2 days 0h.

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 2:33 AM in Cairns and 3:33 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 27h 57m to drive from Cairns to Cronulla.

Where can I stay near Cronulla?

There are 3209+ 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)CNS - SYD
5h 8m
$161–523
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
41h 24m
$159–6,429
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central StationSydney
2d
$365–647
Drive 2,424.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Cronulla2,424.3 km
27h 57m
$472–682
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central StationPm11
2d
$348–500

Cairns to Cronulla by train

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41h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,007 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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 24m.

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