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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which costs $170 - $600 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 18m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Geelong 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 Geelong?

The distance between Cairns and Geelong is 2402 km. The road distance is 2840.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Geelong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cairns to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Geelong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Geelong train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Geelong?

The best way to get from Cairns to Geelong is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $310 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also fly, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Cairns to Geelong bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Geelong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Geelong is 2840 km. It takes approximately 33h 8m to drive from Cairns to Geelong.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Geelong?

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Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 892+ hotels available in Geelong.

Cairns to Geelong - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 18m
$177–561
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 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2d 5h
$317–6,683
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2d 12h
$460–827
Drive 2,840.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Geelongcar 2,840.2 km
33h 8m
$510–737
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
8h 32m
$398–798
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d 6h
$2,783–9,884
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d 10h
$2,891–4,353

Cairns to Geelong by train

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Distance: 2,402 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Geelong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 12h.

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