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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Croydon is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Croydon is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 37m.

How far is it from Cairns to Croydon?

The distance between Cairns and Croydon is 1998 km. The road distance is 2400.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 40h 37m and costs $240 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cairns to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Croydon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Croydon?

The best way to get from Cairns to Croydon is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 40h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 45h 1m.

Where does the Cairns to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Croydon is 2400 km. It takes approximately 27h 44m to drive from Cairns to Croydon.

Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 5350+ hotels available in Croydon.

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

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 52m
$137–554
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
40h 37m
$242–6,426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206
45h 1m
$336–538
Drive 2,400.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Croydoncar 2,400.3 km
27h 44m
$429–619
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d
$377–648

Cairns to Croydon by train

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40h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,998.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Croydon Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 40h 37m.

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