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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $140 - $400 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Pakenham to Cairns?

The distance between Pakenham and Cairns is 2400 km. The road distance is 2838.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Pakenham to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Cairns bus from?

Pakenham to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Cairns train from?

Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Cairns?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Pakenham to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Pakenham and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Pakenham. It is currently 7:45 AM in Pakenham and 6:45 AM in Cairns.

Where does the Pakenham to Cairns train arrive?

Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Cairns is 2839 km. It takes approximately 33h 30m to drive from Pakenham to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 975+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Train, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
7h 20m
$144–397
Train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 6h
$226–7,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 11h
Drive 2,838.9 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Cairnscar 2,838.9 km
33h 30m
$506–731
Train, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
9h 58m
$214–537
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 7h
$320–6,926

Pakenham to Cairns by train

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2d 6hAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,399.7 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 11h.

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