There are 5 ways to get from Springvale to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
6h 44m$154–384Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 5h$220–7,006Bus via Glenroy
- Take the bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd902
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 12hDrive 2,807.1 km
- Drive from Springvale to Cairns2,807.1 km
32h 59m$547–790Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 14h
Springvale to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springvale to Cairns is to fly which costs $150 - $390 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springvale to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Springvale station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Campbellfield, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Springvale station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Springvale Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Springvale and Cairns is 2366 km. The road distance is 2807.1 km.
The best way to get from Springvale to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $220 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Springvale to Cairns, including transfers.
Springvale to Cairns bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd.
Springvale to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Springvale to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus via Glenroy, which costs and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between Springvale, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springvale Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 5h.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
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
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.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
- 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/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Springvale to Cairns bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.
Cairns is 1h behind Springvale. It is currently 10:40 PM in Springvale and 9:40 PM in Cairns.
Springvale to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springvale to Cairns is 2807 km. It takes approximately 32h 59m to drive from Springvale to Cairns.
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