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

The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $150 - $410 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Morwell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Morwell station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station/Princes Dr and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Morwell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Morwell station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Morwell to Cairns?

The distance between Morwell and Cairns is 2485 km. The road distance is 2922.1 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Morwell to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Cairns bus from?

Morwell to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Cairns train from?

Morwell to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Morwell Station.

Train or bus from Morwell to Cairns?

The best way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Morwell to Cairns bus arrive?

Morwell to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

What is the time difference between Morwell and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Morwell. It is currently 8:46 AM in Morwell and 7:46 AM in Cairns.

Where does the Morwell to Cairns train arrive?

Morwell to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Morwell to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Cairns is 2922 km. It takes approximately 34h 23m to drive from Morwell to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 990+ hotels available in Cairns.

Morwell to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Morwell to Cairns by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
8h 19m
$156–408
Train
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 7h
$228–7,010
Bus
1. Take the bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 12h
$447–918
Drive 2,922.1 km
1. Drive from Morwell to Cairns2,922.1 km
34h 23m
$568–820
Train, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MEL - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
10h 56m
$241–578
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Morwell Station to Bairnsdale Station
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 15h
$411–710

Morwell to Cairns by train

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,484.8 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Morwell Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 12h.

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