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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan is to fly and train which costs $170 - $550 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $330 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Queanbeyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Queanbeyan. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Morisset St Before Collett St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and City Interchange Plt 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Queanbeyan?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Queanbeyan station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 39m.

How far is it from Cairns to Queanbeyan?

The distance between Cairns and Queanbeyan is 2098 km. The road distance is 2508.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan without a car is to train which takes 45h 39m and costs $280 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Queanbeyan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Queanbeyan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Queanbeyan?

The best way to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $6,500 and takes 45h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Cairns to Queanbeyan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Queanbeyan?

Queanbeyan is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 9:01 PM in Cairns and 10:01 PM in Queanbeyan.

Where does the Cairns to Queanbeyan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Queanbeyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Queanbeyan is 2509 km. It takes approximately 28h 39m to drive from Cairns to Queanbeyan.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Queanbeyan?

Book your Cairns to Queanbeyan train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Queanbeyan?

There are 935+ hotels available in Queanbeyan.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Queanbeyan by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Canberra International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CNS - CBR
7h 22m
$335–744
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Queanbeyan Stationtrain
9h 12m
$175–511
Train
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 Queanbeyan Stationtrain 631 / ...
45h 39m
$284–6,461
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 Canberrabus
2d
$380–560
Drive 2,508.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Queanbeyancar 2,508.7 km
28h 39m
$453–654
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
2d 5h
$474–820

Cairns to Queanbeyan by train

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45h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,098.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 45h 39m.

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