There are 6 ways to get from Smithfield to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
6h 28m$153–582Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
41h 54m$240–6,759Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
45h 40m$356–630Drive 2,401.5 km
- Drive from Smithfield to Cairnscar 2,401.5 km
27h 41m$425–614Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Smithfield to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
9h 19m$461–909Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
47h 13m$331–544
Smithfield to Cairns by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithfield to Cairns is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Smithfield to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithfield to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Smithfield Square Shopping Centre, The Horsley Dr and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithfield station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.
The distance between Smithfield and Cairns is 2021 km. The road distance is 2401.5 km.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 54m and costs $240 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Smithfield to Cairns, including transfers.
Smithfield to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Smithfield to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $7,000 and takes 41h 54m, you could also bus via Central Station, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 45h 40m.
What companies run services between Smithfield, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithfield Square Shopping Centre, The Horsley Dr to Cairns Central Station via Fairfield Station, Stand F, Fairfield Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Smithfield to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Smithfield to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithfield to Cairns is 2401 km. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Smithfield to Cairns.
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