There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
5h 55m$142–511Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
41h 25m$154–6,757Train, bus
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
45h 35m$289–577Drive 2,393.5 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Cairns2,393.5 km
27h 30m$457–660Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
46h 27m$350–625
Parramatta to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Cairns is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 25m.
The distance between Parramatta and Cairns is 2009 km. The road distance is 2393.5 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 25m and costs $150 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Parramatta to Cairns, including transfers.
Parramatta to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Parramatta to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $7,000 and takes 41h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 46h 27m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, 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 Parramatta Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–390
- AChoice
- $85–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
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Parramatta to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Cairns is 1h behind Parramatta. It is currently 7:17 AM in Parramatta and 6:17 AM in Cairns.
Parramatta to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Cairns is 2393 km. It takes approximately 27h 30m to drive from Parramatta to Cairns.
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