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How to get fromCairns to Narre Warrenby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CNS - MEL
    6h 19m
    $187–626

  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
    $351–6,673

  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
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus bus
    2d 12h
    $398–598

  4. Drive  2,823.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Narre Warrencar car 2,823.7 km
    32h 57m
    $514–742

  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
    $2,787–9,884

  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 10h
    $2,861–4,056

Cairns to Narre Warren by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,381 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Narre Warren Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 2d 5h.

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