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Trains from Adelaide to Cairns

🚂 Starting from Adelaide station, travelers can embark on a scenic train journey towards Cairns City. The trip includes transfers at Central station and Roma Street, taking around 3 days and 10 hours in total. 🌿 Experience the diverse landscapes of Australia as you glide through the countryside on the train operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern. 💰 Fares for the Adelaide to Cairns City train range from $2251 to $8505, offering different options for travelers looking to kick off this unique and leisurely cross-country adventure by rail.

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  • There is no direct train service from Adelaide to Cairns. However, the journey can be completed by taking train services operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern from Adelaide station to Brisbane's Roma Street station, then transferring to Queensland Rail Travel services to reach Cairns Central Station. The approximately 3 days 10-hour trip includes transfers along the route. Ticket prices for the journey vary from $2251 to $8505.
  • The train journey from Adelaide to Cairns does not offer a fast direct route. The trip involves taking services operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane's Roma Street station, then transferring to Queensland Rail Travel services to reach Cairns Central Station. With the multiple transfers and the long distance, the journey typically takes approximately 3 days and 10 hours to complete. Ticket prices for this extensive route range from $2251 to $8505.
  • Trains departing for Cairns from Adelaide are operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern and depart from Adelaide station. Adelaide station serves as the main departure point for the train services heading towards Cairns, offering a convenient starting location for travelers embarking on this extensive journey.
  • There are multiple train services that operate between Adelaide and Cairns although there is no direct train route. Travelers can embark on a journey from Adelaide station with Journey Beyond - Great Southern services, which involve transfers at Central station, platform 1 in Brisbane before reaching Cairns Central Station. Queensland Rail Travel also offers train services to Cairns Central Station, providing travelers with different options for their journey. The total travel time for the trip, including transfers, is approximately 3 days and 10 hours, allowing passengers to experience a scenic rail journey across the eastern coast of Australia.
  • The train service from Adelaide to Cairns operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrives at Cairns Central Station. This centrally located station in Cairns serves as a convenient and accessible transportation hub for travelers arriving by train. Passengers can disembark at Cairns Central Station and easily access the city center, accommodations, and various attractions in Cairns.
  • As the journey from Adelaide to Cairns involves multiple transfers, there are no specific first or last trains of the day for this route. Travelers will need to check the schedule for each leg of the journey, which includes departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via various stops. The total travel time for the entire journey is approximately 3 days and 10 hours, with varying departure times for each transfer.
  • There are no direct train trips available between Adelaide and Cairns. Travelers will need to take multiple train services, including those operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern and Queensland Rail Travel, with transfers at various stations such as Central station and Roma Street. The complete journey from Adelaide to Cairns Central Station involves a total travel time of approximately 3 days and 10 hours, with no daily direct train services offered for this route.
  • No, there is no direct train service between Adelaide and Cairns. Travelers must take a combination of train services operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern and Queensland Rail Travel, with transfers at various stations such as Central station and Roma Street, to reach Cairns Central Station. The total journey time, including transfers, is approximately 3 days and 10 hours.
  • The cost of a train journey from Adelaide to Cairns varies between $2251 and $8505, depending on factors such as class of service, time of booking, and availability of discounts.

Will you be returning to Adelaide by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cairns to Adelaide

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