What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide is to fly which costs $190 - $500 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns City and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns City station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns City and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns City station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Cairns City to Adelaide?

The distance between Cairns City and Adelaide is 2148 km. The road distance is 2701 km.

How do I travel from Cairns City to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 20h and costs $650 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns City to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cairns City to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns City to Adelaide bus from?

Cairns City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns City to Adelaide train from?

Cairns City to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns City to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $650 - $11,000 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Cairns City to Adelaide bus arrive?

Cairns City to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns City and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Cairns City. It is currently 5:04 AM in Cairns City and 5:34 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Cairns City to Adelaide train arrive?

Cairns City to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns City to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns City to Adelaide is 2701 km. It takes approximately 34h 55m to drive from Cairns City to Adelaide.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns City to Adelaide?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns City to Adelaide?

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Where can I stay near Adelaide?

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Cairns City to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns City to Adelaide by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
5h 4m
$195–498
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 20h
$649–11,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 21h
$387–699
Drive 2,701 km
1. Drive from Cairns City to Adelaidecar 2,701 km
34h 55m
$490–707
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d
$3,375–24,172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 5h
$3,481–18,684

Cairns City to Adelaide by train

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Distance: 2,147.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Cairns City, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 20h.

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