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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dandenong to Cairns

Composite routes from Dandenong to Cairns

Cheapest
33 h 8 min
Car
2815 km.
from $154
Other
2 d 12 h 16 min
2340 km.
from $506.87
2 d 6 h 29 min
2340 km.
from $2156.58

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.64–$34.12
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$42.97–$59.40
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$88.47–$214.84
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$139.02–$189.57
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 17m
Every day
$107.42–$366.50
Qantas
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$107.42–$631.89
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$126.38–$429.69
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$48.02–$176.93
131 500
131 500
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$60.66–$4,469.63
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from London to Paris?

The most affordable way to travel from London to Paris is to take a train that costs 80 euros and takes 2 hours.

How long does it take to fly from Dandenong to Cairns?

6 hours 43 minutes

Is it possible to travel by bus directly from Dandenong to Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Rd/George St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Can you take a train directly from Dandenong to Cairns?

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

What is the distance between Dandenong and Cairns?

The distance between Dandenong and Cairns is 2373 km. The road distance is 2845.9 km.

How can I travel from Dandenong to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Cairns without a car is to night train and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $121.31 - $4,852.33.

How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6 hours and 43 minutes to travel from Dandenong to Cairns, including transfers.

Where is the Dandenong to Cairns bus terminal located?

Dandenong to Cairns bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where can I catch the Dandenong to Cairns train from?

Dandenong to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

How can you travel from Dandenong to Cairns? What are the different travel options and their associated costs and durations?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Cairns is to fly which takes 6 hours and 43 minutes and costs $114.92 - $332.00. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280.92 - $638.46 and takes 2 days and 12 hours, you could also train, which costs $121.31 - $4,852.33 and takes 2 days and 6 hours.

Where does the Dandenong to Cairns bus arrive?

Dandenong to Cairns bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Dandenong and Cairns?

Cairns is 1 hour behind Dandenong. It is currently 23:35 in Dandenong and 22:35 in Cairns.

Where does the Dandenong to Cairns train arrive?

Dandenong to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can one drive from Dandenong to Cairns?

The driving distance between Dandenong and Cairns is 2846 km. It takes approximately 33 hours and 47 minutes to drive from Dandenong to Cairns.

Where can I find accommodation near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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