There are 6 ways to get from Smithfield to Kuranda 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
5h 43m$273–732Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
43h 24m$257–6,784Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
47h 20m$373–655Drive 2,429.3 km
- Drive from Smithfield to Kurandacar 2,429.3 km
28h 10m$435–629Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Smithfield to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
8h 35m$591–1,060Bus
- 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 / ...
2d 1h$348–579
Smithfield to Kuranda by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithfield to Kuranda is to fly which costs $270 - $750 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Smithfield to Kuranda is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithfield to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Smithfield Square Shopping Centre, The Horsley Dr and arriving at Kuranda via Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithfield station to Kuranda 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 43h 24m.
The distance between Smithfield and Kuranda is 2044 km. The road distance is 2429.3 km.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Kuranda without a car is to train which takes 43h 24m and costs $250 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Smithfield to Kuranda, including transfers.
Smithfield to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Smithfield to Kuranda train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Kuranda is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $7,000 and takes 43h 24m, you could also bus via Central Station, which costs $370 - $700 and takes 47h 20m.
What companies run services between Smithfield, NSW, Australia and Kuranda, 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 Kuranda via Fairfield Station, Stand F, Fairfield Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 43h 24m.
- 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
- $210–1,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
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
- $120–600
Flights from Orange Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–450
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Smithfield to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Smithfield to Kuranda train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithfield to Kuranda is 2429 km. It takes approximately 28h 10m to drive from Smithfield to Kuranda.
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