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How to get fromSpringfield to Cairnsby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)planeBNE - CNS
    5h 47m
    $127–494

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationtrainSpirit of Queensland
    26h 56m
    $85–6,500

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsbusCairns
    31h 36m
    $260–650

  4. Drive 1,703.1 km

    1. Drive from Springfield to Cairnscar1,703.1 km
    20h 11m
    $335–484

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)planeOOL - CNS
    7h 58m
    $122–552

  6. Bus via Richlands bus station, stop B

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    31h 45m
    $221–321

Springfield to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration26h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $85–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Cairns once daily. Tickets cost $260–650 and the journey takes 30h.

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