What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Point Cook is to fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Point Cook is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St, Marigold Ave/Millers Rd and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Point Cook?

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

The distance between Cairns and Point Cook is 2373 km. The road distance is 2799.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Point Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Point Cook without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $320 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cairns to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Point Cook bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Point Cook train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Point Cook?

The best way to get from Cairns to Point Cook is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $320 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Cairns to Point Cook bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Point Cook train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Point Cook is 2800 km. It takes approximately 32h 36m to drive from Cairns to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4515+ hotels available in Point Cook.

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Point Cook by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
6h 21m
$177–569
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 / ...
2d 5h
$321–6,683
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
2d 11h
$438–708
Drive 2,799.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Point Cookcar 2,799.5 km
32h 36m
$496–716
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
9h 46m
$399–792
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 7h
$2,787–9,884
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 10h
$2,836–4,024

Cairns to Point Cook by train and bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

$321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,372.8 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Williams Landing Station, and Williams Landing Station in around 2d 5h.

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