There are 5 ways to get from Bankstown to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
6h 1m$151–529Train
- 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 37m$239–6,756Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
44h 40m$367–711Drive 2,403.1 km
- Drive from Bankstown to Cairnscar 2,403.1 km
27h 45m$423–611Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2d 1h$377–561
Bankstown to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Cairns is to fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station, Stand J and arriving at Cairns via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Lidcombe Station, Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 37m.
The distance between Bankstown and Cairns is 2000 km. The road distance is 2403.1 km.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 37m and costs $230 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bankstown to Cairns, including transfers.
Bankstown to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Bankstown to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $7,000 and takes 41h 37m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 44h 40m.
What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bankstown Station to Cairns Central Station via Lidcombe Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 37m.
- 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
- $180–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–380
- 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
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–350
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Bankstown to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Bankstown to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Cairns is 2403 km. It takes approximately 27h 45m to drive from Bankstown to Cairns.
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