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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Dandenong is to fly which costs $150 - $410 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Dandenong is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Benga Ave/Hemmings St via Brisbane, Central Station, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Springvale Station/Springvale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Dandenong?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Yarraman 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 Dandenong?

The distance between Cairns and Dandenong is 2370 km. The road distance is 2813.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Dandenong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cairns to Dandenong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Dandenong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Dandenong train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Dandenong?

The best way to get from Cairns to Dandenong is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $220 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Cairns to Dandenong bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Dandenong?

Dandenong is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:48 AM in Cairns and 7:48 AM in Dandenong.

Where does the Cairns to Dandenong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Dandenong is 2814 km. It takes approximately 32h 57m to drive from Cairns to Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Dandenong?

There are 913+ hotels available in Dandenong.

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

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

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CNS - MEL
6h 19m
$158–403
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2d 5h
$226–6,677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
4. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rd902
2d 14h
$464–746
Drive 2,813.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Dandenong2,813.5 km
32h 57m
$550–795
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CNS - AVV
9h 45m
$320–1,214
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3d 6h
$3,392–10,678
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadows
3. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd901
3d 9h
$3,529–4,817

Cairns to Dandenong by train

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2d 5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,370.1 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Yarraman Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 2d 5h.

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