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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Dapto is to fly and train which costs $150 - $550 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Dapto is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Dapto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Dapto. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Princes Hwy At Cleveland Rd via Brisbane, Central Station and Princes Hwy After Airport Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Dapto?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Dapto station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Dapto Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 59m.

How far is it from Cairns to Dapto?

The distance between Cairns and Dapto is 2066 km. The road distance is 2486.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Dapto without a car is to train which takes 42h 59m and costs $260 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cairns to Dapto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Dapto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Dapto train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Dapto?

The best way to get from Cairns to Dapto is to train which takes 42h 59m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cairns to Dapto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Dapto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Dapto?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Dapto is 2486 km. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Cairns to Dapto.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Dapto?

Book your Cairns to Dapto train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Dapto?

There are 521+ hotels available in Dapto.

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Dapto Stationtrain
5h 56m
$157–525
Train
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 Dapto Stationtrain Sco
42h 59m
$266–6,432
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 Dapto Stationtrain Sco
2d 2h
$406–705
Drive 2,486.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Daptocar 2,486.1 km
28h 47m
$444–641
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albion Park Railbus Pm2
2d 3h
$372–604

Cairns to Dapto by train

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42h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,066 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Dapto Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 42h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Princes Hwy At Cleveland Rd via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Albion Park Rail, and Princes Hwy After Airport Rd in around 2d 3h.

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