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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathmont 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
    5h 59m
    $184–634

  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
    $340–6,996

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 9h
    $532–932

  4. Drive  2,801.9 km

    1. Drive from Heathmont to Cairnscar car 2,801.9 km
    32h 47m
    $597–862

  5. Bus via Glenroy

    1. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $439–622

Heathmont to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,370.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathmont Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h.

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