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

The cheapest way to get from Engadine to Cairns is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Engadine to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Engadine and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Engadine station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Railway Pde Opp Engadine Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h.

Is there a direct train between Engadine and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Engadine station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Engadine Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 13m.

How far is it from Engadine to Cairns?

The distance between Engadine and Cairns is 2002 km. The road distance is 2427.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Engadine to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 42h 13m and costs $160 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Engadine to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Engadine to Cairns bus from?

Engadine to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Engadine to Cairns train from?

Engadine to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Engadine to Cairns?

The best way to get from Engadine to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $7,000 and takes 42h 13m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 47h.

Where does the Engadine to Cairns bus arrive?

Engadine to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Engadine and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Engadine. It is currently 11:13 PM in Engadine and 10:13 PM in Cairns.

Where does the Engadine to Cairns train arrive?

Engadine to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Engadine to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Engadine to Cairns is 2428 km. It takes approximately 28h 1m to drive from Engadine to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
5h 52m
$144–525
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
42h 13m
$160–6,758
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
47h
$350–625
Drive 2,427.6 km
1. Drive from Engadine to Cairns2,427.6 km
28h 1m
$464–671
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2d 1h
$345–508

Engadine to Cairns by train

4Weekly Trains

42h 13mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,002.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Engadine Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 13m.

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