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

The cheapest way to get from Greta to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $220 - $650 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greta to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Greta and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Greta to Cairns. However, there are services departing from High St At Hunter St and arriving at Cairns via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Greta and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Greta station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Greta Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Greta to Cairns?

The distance between Greta and Cairns is 1950 km. The road distance is 2234.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Greta to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 38h 58m and costs $230 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Greta to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greta to Cairns bus from?

Greta to Cairns bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from High St At Hunter St station.

Where do I catch the Greta to Cairns train from?

Greta to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Greta to Cairns?

The best way to get from Greta to Cairns is to train which takes 38h 58m and costs $230 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 43h 58m.

Where does the Greta to Cairns bus arrive?

Greta to Cairns bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Lambton Rd After Market St station.

Where does the Greta to Cairns train arrive?

Greta to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Greta to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Greta to Cairns is 2235 km. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Greta to Cairns.

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

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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Greta Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
8h 37m
$220–615
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
9h 44m
$172–729
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
38h 58m
$231–6,737
Bus
1. Take the bus from High St At Hunter St to Lambton Rd After Market Stbus
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
43h 58m
$321–528
Drive 2,234.6 km
1. Drive from Greta to Cairnscar 2,234.6 km
25h 48m
$396–572
Train to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the train from Singleton Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
11h 34m
$286–896
Bus via Maitland Station, Railway St
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
46h 55m
$329–484

Greta to Cairns by train

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38h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,950.4 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Greta Station to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 38h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High St At Hunter St to Cairns via Lambton Rd After Market St, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 43h 58m.

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