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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station

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Cheapest
By car (2 809 km)
33 h 29 min
2809 km.
from $154
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Train via Sydney
2 d 4 h 26 min
2322 km.
from $334.37
Bus
2 d 11 h 39 min
2322 km.
from $522.26
Bus, Plane
9 h 32 min
2322 km.
from $416.97
Train
3 d 5 h 17 min
2322 km.
from $5563.28
Bus, Train
3 d 9 h 2 min
2322 km.
from $2531.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which costs $97.83 - $271.74 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Melbourne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Melbourne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Melbourne Central via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Cairns and Melbourne Central Station is 2344 km. The road distance is 2814.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

Cairns to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Cairns to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $108.70 - $4130.43 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $239.13 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Cairns to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Cairns to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Melbourne Central Station?

Melbourne Central Station is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:46 in Melbourne Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Cairns to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Melbourne Central Station is 2814 km. It takes approximately 33h 24m to drive from Cairns to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 4421+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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