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

The cheapest way to get from Albury to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $150 - $800 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albury to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $390 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Albury and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Albury to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Albury and arriving at Cairns via Sydney International Airport, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Albury and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Albury station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Albury Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Albury to Cairns?

The distance between Albury and Cairns is 2149 km. The road distance is 2574.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Albury to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Albury to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albury to Cairns bus from?

Albury to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Albury station.

Where do I catch the Albury to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Albury to Cairns?

The best way to get from Albury to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Albury to Cairns bus arrive?

Albury to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.

Where does the Albury to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albury to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Albury to Cairns is 2574 km. It takes approximately 30h 18m to drive from Albury to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Albury to Cairns?

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Albury to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Albury to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Albury
best
1. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS)plane ABX - CNS
7h 48m
$392–1,103
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
8h 56m
$156–768
Train
1. Take the train from Albury Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 1h
$314–6,952
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 3h
$460–913
Drive 2,574.3 km
1. Drive from Albury to Cairnscar 2,574.3 km
30h 18m
$459–662
Train to Wagga Wagga, fly
1. Take the train from Albury Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane WGA - CNS
10h 25m
$526–1,251
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane CBR - CNS
11h 37m
$287–1,123
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 8h
$437–624

Albury to Cairns by train

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Distance: 2,148.6 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albury Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 1h.

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