There are 5 ways to get from Bankstown 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 2m$151–579Train
- 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 37m$239–6,756Bus
- 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 25m$328–539Drive 2,403.2 km
- Drive from Bankstown to Cairnscar 2,403.2 km
27h 45m$432–624Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2d 1h$347–512
Bankstown to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Cairns is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Chapel Rd After Rickard Rd and arriving at Cairns via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 25m.
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 2403.2 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 2m to get from Bankstown to Cairns, including transfers.
Bankstown to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
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 2m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $7,000 and takes 41h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 46h 25m.
What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. 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
- $130–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- 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 3m
- 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
- $130–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Bankstown to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
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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