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How to get fromDandenong to Cairnsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)planeMEL - CNS
    6h 51m
    $154–414

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    2d 6h
    $226–7,006

  3. Bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd

    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus901
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    2d 12h
    $449–904

  4. Drive 2,812.6 km

    1. Drive from Dandenong to Cairnscar2,812.6 km
    33h 4m
    $547–789

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    2d 14h
    $406–596

Dandenong to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yarraman Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h.

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