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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wagga Wagga

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    1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WGA - CNS
    8h 2m
    $245–856

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station 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
    47h 53m
    $280–6,937

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 3h
    $425–790

  4. Drive 2,458 km

    1. Drive from Wagga Wagga to Cairnscar car 2,458 km
    28h 48m
    $438–633

  5. Train to Albury, fly

    1. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Albury Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ABX - CNS
    9h 28m
    $248–943

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    11h 31m
    $294–1,037

  7. Bus, train to Griffith, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fitzmaurice St After Gurwood St to Cowabbie St At Mann Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Coolamon Station to Griffith Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane GFF - CNS
    11h 23m
    $272–863

  8. Bus via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from South Wagga Public School, Edward St to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gundagai to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $443–612

Wagga Wagga to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration47h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,056.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 47h 53m.

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