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How to get fromDandenong to Cairnsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dandenong to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    7h 3m
    $170–590

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $316–7,012

  3. Bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd

    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 11h
    $536–986

  4. Drive 2,812.6 km

    1. Drive from Dandenong to Cairnscar car 2,812.6 km
    32h 56m
    $504–728

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $444–613

Dandenong to Cairns by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,368.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yarraman Station to Cairns Central Station via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Spencer St/Collins St #1, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h.

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