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How to get fromCairns to Sarinaby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Sarina by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Sarinatrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 12m
    $85–2,773

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Sarinabus bus Pm19
    12h 35m
    $110–300

  3. Drive  764.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Sarinacar car 764.4 km
    9h 7m
    $138–200

  4. Fly to Mackay

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    7h 47m
    $260–550

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Proserpinebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Sarinatrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 36m
    $118–736

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Sarinacar car
    4h 45m
    $319–1,176

  7. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Sarinatrain train
    6h 23m
    $384–1,502

Cairns to Sarina by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Sarina 4 times a week. Tickets cost $85–2,773 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Sarina once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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