There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Parramatta by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 55m$140–547Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
40h 50m$242–6,429Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206
46h 19m$335–537Drive 2,394.7 km
- Drive from Cairns to Parramattacar 2,394.7 km
27h 37m$431–622Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d$378–650
Cairns to Parramatta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Parramatta is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Parramatta is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.
The distance between Cairns and Parramatta is 2012 km. The road distance is 2394.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 40h 50m and costs $240 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cairns to Parramatta, including transfers.
Cairns to Parramatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Parramatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Parramatta is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 40h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 46h 19m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Parramatta Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 40h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Parramatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Cairns to Parramatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Parramatta is 2395 km. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Cairns to Parramatta.
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