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

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

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    7h 3m
    $260–550

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sarina to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 33m
    $85–2,773

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    12h 45m
    $100–280

  4. Drive 763.8 km

    1. Drive from Sarina to Cairnscar car 763.8 km
    9h 6m
    $138–199

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sarina to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    4h 50m
    $309–2,742

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sarina to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    6h 25m
    $327–1,724

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sarina to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    13h 35m
    $117–734

Sarina to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Sarina, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Sarina to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $85–2,773 and the journey takes 12h 33m.

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