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How to get fromCairns to Ferntree Gullyby plane, train, bus, or 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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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CNS - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $189–642

  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 Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2d 5h
    $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, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 11h
    $386–572

  4. Drive  2,810 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Ferntree Gullycar car 2,810 km
    32h 49m
    $512–739

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 7h
    $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 Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 11h
    $2,855–4,050

Cairns to Ferntree Gully by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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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 Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2d 11h.

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