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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Victoria is to fly which costs $160 - $550 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Victoria is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Victoria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Victoria. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Victoria?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Victoria. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Cairns to Victoria?

The distance between Cairns and Victoria is 2340 km. The road distance is 2780.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Victoria without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $300 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Cairns to Victoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Victoria bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Victoria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Victoria?

The best way to get from Cairns to Victoria is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $300 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Cairns to Victoria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Victoria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Victoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Victoria is 2781 km. It takes approximately 32h 24m to drive from Cairns to Victoria.

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

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

Where can I stay near Victoria?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Victoria.

Cairns to Victoria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Victoria by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
5h 5m
$167–551
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 4h
$309–6,671
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
2d 9h
$438–645
Drive 2,780.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Melbournecar 2,780.7 km
32h 24m
$500–722
Fly to Bendigo Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane CNS - BXG
17h 16m
$301–946
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
8h 32m
$398–799
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 4h
$2,775–9,872
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 8h
$2,824–4,012

Cairns to Victoria by train

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Distance: 2,340.4 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 4h.

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