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How to get fromCairns to Craigieburnby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Craigieburn by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CNS - MEL
    5h 33m
    $152–576

  2. Train via Sydney

    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 Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    2d 4h
    $345–6,667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus
    2d 9h
    $410–570

  4. Drive  2,758.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Craigieburncar car 2,758.1 km
    31h 59m
    $499–721

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain train
    3d 2h
    $2,781–9,878

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain train
    3d 6h
    $2,855–4,050

Cairns to Craigieburn by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,339 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Craigieburn Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Broadmeadows Station in around 2d 4h.

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