There are 5 ways to get from Kuranda to Smithfield by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 35m$272–722Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
43h 12m$258–6,784Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206
2d$309–449Drive 2,429.8 km
- Drive from Kuranda to Smithfieldcar 2,429.8 km
28h 10m$435–629Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
2d 2h$414–715
Kuranda to Smithfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuranda to Smithfield is to bus which costs $300 - $450 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Smithfield is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuranda to Smithfield. However, there are services departing from Kuranda and arriving at Fairfield City Museum And Gallery, The Horsley Dr via Cairns Central Station, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G and Fairfield Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Kuranda station to Smithfield station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Fairfield Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.
The distance between Kuranda and Smithfield is 2044 km. The road distance is 2429.8 km.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Smithfield without a car is to train which takes 43h 12m and costs $250 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kuranda to Smithfield, including transfers.
Kuranda to Smithfield bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Kuranda to Smithfield train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Smithfield is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $7,000 and takes 43h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $450 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Kuranda, QLD, Australia and Smithfield, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuranda to Fairfield City Museum And Gallery, The Horsley Dr via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Fairfield Station, and Fairfield Station, Stand B in around 43h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–450
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Kuranda to Smithfield bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Kuranda to Smithfield train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuranda to Smithfield is 2430 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m to drive from Kuranda to Smithfield.
There are 3448+ hotels available in Smithfield.












