What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to fly and train which costs $150 - $600 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Blue Mountains?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Blue Mountains. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Chifley Rd At Valley View Rd via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Parke St Opp Fire Station and Katoomba High School, Martin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Blue Mountains?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Blue Mountains station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Bell Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.

How far is it from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The distance between Cairns and Blue Mountains is 2130 km. The road distance is 2300.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Blue Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 43h 20m and costs $260 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Blue Mountains bus from?

Cairns to Blue Mountains bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Blue Mountains train from?

Cairns to Blue Mountains train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The best way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 43h 20m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cairns to Blue Mountains bus arrive?

Cairns to Blue Mountains bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Blue Mountains train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Blue Mountains is 2301 km. It takes approximately 26h 44m to drive from Cairns to Blue Mountains.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?

There are 203+ hotels available in Blue Mountains.

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain
7h 46m
$159–561
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
43h 20m
$263–6,452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
2d 2h
$359–573
Drive 2,300.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Blue Mountainscar 2,300.7 km
26h 44m
$408–589
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain
12h 23m
$251–646
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
2d 5h
$391–668

Cairns to Blue Mountains by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,130.4 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Blue Mountains via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, and Bell Station in around 43h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Chifley Rd At Valley View Rd via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Katoomba, Parke St Opp Fire Station, and Katoomba High School, Martin St in around 2d 2h.

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