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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Pakenham is to fly and train which costs $150 - $400 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Brisbane, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Pakenham?

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

How far is it from Cairns to Pakenham?

The distance between Cairns and Pakenham is 2399 km. The road distance is 2840.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Pakenham 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 Pakenham?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cairns to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Pakenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Pakenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Cairns to Pakenham is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Cairns to Pakenham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Pakenham?

Pakenham is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 2:29 AM in Cairns and 3:29 AM in Pakenham.

Where does the Cairns to Pakenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Pakenham is 2840 km. It takes approximately 33h 22m to drive from Cairns to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 201+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Pakenham 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 Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 42m
$151–394
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 Pakenham Stationtrain
2d 5h
$227–6,681
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 Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
2d 14h
Drive 2,840.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Pakenhamcar 2,840.3 km
33h 22m
$509–735
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 Pakenham Stationtrain
10h 12m
$219–454
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 Pakenham Stationtrain
3d 7h
$3,393–10,682
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 Pakenham Stationtrain
3d 11h
$3,531–4,822

Cairns to Pakenham by train

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2d 5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,398.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Pakenham Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 14h.

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