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How to get fromCairns to Alburyby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Albury by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albury (ABX)plane plane CNS - ABX
    7h 16m
    $400–1,090

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Albury Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    2d 1h
    $314–6,631

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    2d 8h
    $402–750

  4. Drive  2,574.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Alburycar car 2,574.9 km
    30h 18m
    $459–662

  5. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Alburybus bus
    2d 8h
    $512–937

Cairns to Albury by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,149 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Albury, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albury (ABX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Albury Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 1h.

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