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

The cheapest way to get from Benalla to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $160 - $800 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Benalla to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Benalla and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Benalla station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Benalla Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Benalla and Cairns?

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

How far is it from Benalla to Cairns?

The distance between Benalla and Cairns is 2508 km. The road distance is 2622.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Benalla to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $320 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Benalla to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benalla to Cairns bus from?

Benalla to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Benalla Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Benalla to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Benalla to Cairns?

The best way to get from Benalla to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $320 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Benalla to Cairns bus arrive?

Benalla to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Benalla to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Benalla to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Benalla to Cairns is 2623 km. It takes approximately 30h 40m to drive from Benalla to Cairns.

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

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Benalla to Cairns - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
7h 52m
$162–756
Train
1. Take the train from Benalla 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 2h
$322–6,965
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 7h
$422–793
Drive 2,622.7 km
1. Drive from Benalla to Cairnscar 2,622.7 km
30h 40m
$468–676
Train to Albury, fly
1. Take the train from Benalla Station to Albury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS)plane ABX - CNS
9h 21m
$398–1,246
Train to Wagga Wagga, fly
1. Take the train from Benalla Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane WGA - CNS
11h 38m
$534–1,263
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Benalla Station to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)plane AVV - CNS
12h 26m
$299–1,064
Bus to Bendigo Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Cairns (CNS)plane BXG - CNS
14h 46m
$199–677
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Benalla Station to Albury Stationtrain 624 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 10h
$443–766

Benalla to Cairns by train

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Distance: 2,507.6 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Benalla, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Benalla Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Cairns via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 7h.

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