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How to get fromCairns to Griffithby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Griffith (GFF)plane plane CNS - GFF
    8h 6m
    $709–2,183

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 Cootamundra Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    4. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Griffith Stationtrain train 641 / ...
    2d 2h
    $297–6,646

  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 Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2d 7h
    $382–673

  4. Drive 2,338.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Griffithcar car 2,338.8 km
    27h 14m
    $418–604

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2d 11h
    $478–1,036

Cairns to Griffith by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

Qantas and Regional Express fly from Cairns (CNS) to Griffith (GFF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Griffith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Cootamundra Station in around 2d 2h.

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