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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mooroolbark 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
    6h 58m
    $164–584

  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
    $310–7,006

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney 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 10h
    $532–982

  4. Drive 2,801.6 km

    1. Drive from Mooroolbark to Cairnscar car 2,801.6 km
    32h 49m
    $504–728

  5. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $448–616

Mooroolbark to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,375.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Mooroolbark, 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 Mooroolbark 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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