There are 5 ways to get from Auburn to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
6h 14m$152–579Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
41h 24m$238–6,755Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
46h 4m$319–521Drive 2,396 km
- Drive from Auburn to Cairnscar 2,396 km
27h 38m$425–614Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2d 1h$344–506
Auburn to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Cairns is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Auburn Station, Rawson St, Stand E and arriving at Cairns via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Auburn Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.
The distance between Auburn and Cairns is 2005 km. The road distance is 2396 km.
The best way to get from Auburn to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 24m and costs $230 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Auburn to Cairns, including transfers.
Auburn to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Auburn to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $7,000 and takes 41h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 46h 4m.
What companies run services between Auburn, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auburn Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Auburn to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Auburn to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Cairns is 2396 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Auburn to Cairns.
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