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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hamilton is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19 via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ascot station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Cairns to Hamilton?

The distance between Cairns and Hamilton is 1409 km. The road distance is 1675.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 26h and costs $170 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cairns to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Hamilton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Cairns to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 26h, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 29h 18m.

Where does the Cairns to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Hamilton is 1675 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Cairns to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 2608+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
4h 2m
$154–614
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
6h 7m
$130–579
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
26h
$175–6,172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
29h 18m
$254–378
Drive 1,675.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Hamiltoncar 1,675.1 km
19h 50m
$306–441
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
29h 40m
$250–345

Cairns to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 1,409 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hamilton, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.

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