What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully is to fly and train which costs $190 - $650 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Brisbane, Central Station, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Cairns and Ferntree Gully is 2378 km. The road distance is 2810.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Ferntree Gully without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $340 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ferntree Gully bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ferntree Gully train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ferntree Gully is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $340 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Cairns to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ferntree Gully?

Ferntree Gully is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:27 AM in Cairns and 7:27 AM in Ferntree Gully.

Where does the Cairns to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Ferntree Gully is 2810 km. It takes approximately 32h 49m to drive from Cairns to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 865+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Cairns to Ferntree Gully - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain
6h 28m
$194–631
Train via Sydney
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 Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2d 5h
$345–6,667
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 Campbellfieldbus
4. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus 902
2d 13h
$449–657
Drive 2,810.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Ferntree Gullycar 2,810.1 km
32h 49m
$514–743
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 7h
$2,781–9,878
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 11h
$2,855–4,050

Cairns to Ferntree Gully by train

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Distance: 2,377.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Ferntree Gully Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd, and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy in around 2d 13h.

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