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

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There are 7 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    7h 42m
    $316–758

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    9h 34m
    $175–550

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    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
    45h 25m
    $280–6,786

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Canberra 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
    47h 56m
    $421–768

  5. Drive  2,509.2 km

    1. Drive from Queanbeyan to Cairnscar car 2,509.2 km
    28h 43m
    $459–663

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Queanbeyan to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    9h 37m
    $477–769

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $411–618

Queanbeyan to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,100 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 45h 25m.

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