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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane GFF - CNS
    8h 28m
    $234–806

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 644
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain train 624 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $287–6,969

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 4h
    $446–815

  4. Drive 2,338.8 km

    1. Drive from Griffith to Cairnscar car 2,338.8 km
    27h 20m
    $418–604

  5. Bus via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $389–573

Griffith to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Griffith (GFF) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Griffith Station to Cairns Central Station via Goulburn Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 2h.

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