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

The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $160 - $550 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $290 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Queanbeyan and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Queanbeyan to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Canberra, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Queanbeyan and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Queanbeyan station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 4m.

How far is it from Queanbeyan to Cairns?

The distance between Queanbeyan and Cairns is 2100 km. The road distance is 2508.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 45h 4m and costs $170 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queanbeyan to Cairns bus from?

Queanbeyan to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.

Where do I catch the Queanbeyan to Cairns train from?

Queanbeyan to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Queanbeyan to Cairns?

The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $7,000 and takes 45h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Queanbeyan to Cairns bus arrive?

Queanbeyan to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Queanbeyan and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Queanbeyan. It is currently 5:25 PM in Queanbeyan and 4:25 PM in Cairns.

Where does the Queanbeyan to Cairns train arrive?

Queanbeyan to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Queanbeyan to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Cairns is 2509 km. It takes approximately 28h 30m to drive from Queanbeyan to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 994+ hotels available in Cairns.

Queanbeyan to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Canberra International Airport
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)CBR - CNS
7h 41m
$296–708
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Campbelltown Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
9h 24m
$164–551
Train
1. Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Strathfield Station632 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
45h 4m
$178–6,803
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 2h
$406–723
Drive 2,508.6 km
1. Drive from Queanbeyan to Cairns2,508.6 km
28h 30m
$487–704
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Queanbeyan to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
9h 16m
$500–2,373
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 5h
$419–611

Queanbeyan to Cairns by train

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45h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,100 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 45h 4m.

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