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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane River to Cairns

Composite routes from Brisbane River to Cairns

Cheapest
19 h 55 min
Car
1691 km.
from $93

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.68–$445.20
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.68–$534.23
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$108.12–$496.08
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$178.08–$457.92
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$127.20–$190.80
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.78–$4,317.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

How can I get the most affordable transportation from Brisbane River to Cairns?

$127.69 - $204.31

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $121.31 - $434.16.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane River and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane River to Cairns station. However, there are services that depart from Pinkenba at Bancroft Road and arrive at Cairns Central Station via Lamington Ave at Doomben Rail, stop 27, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is it from Brisbane River to Cairns?

The distance between Brisbane River and Cairns is 1419 km. The road distance is 1865 km.

How can I travel from Brisbane River to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns without a train is to travel by train which takes 27 hours and 1 minute and costs $108.54 - $4,469.25.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane River to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes to get from Brisbane River to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Brisbane River to Cairns bus from?

Brisbane River to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

How can you travel from Brisbane River to Cairns, and what are the costs and durations for each option?

The best way to travel from Brisbane River to Cairns is to fly which takes 3 hours and 45 minutes and costs $121.31 - $434.16. Alternatively, you can travel by train, which costs $108.54 - $4,469.25 and takes 27 hours and 1 minute. You could also travel by bus, which costs $127.69 - $204.31 and takes 31 hours and 38 minutes.

Where does the bus from Brisbane River to Cairns arrive?

The bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane River to Cairns, Australia?

The driving distance between Brisbane River and Cairns is 1865 km. It takes approximately 21 hours and 48 minutes to drive from Brisbane River to Cairns.

Where can I find accommodation options near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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