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How to Travel from

Brisbane to Cairns Bay

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.59–$5.11

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Bus from Seymour Station, Railway Pl to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$5.43

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52

Metropolitan Buses

Website:
ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Frankston
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Flinders Street to Frankston
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Seymour
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Broadmeadows
Ave. Duration:
46h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$521.74

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$652.17
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$652.17

Other operators

Searoad Ferries

Phone:
+61 3 5257 4500
Website:
searoad.com.au/
Other from Queenscliff to Sorrento
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.84

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to train and fly which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to fly and drive and car ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs $141.30 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The distance between Brisbane and Cairns Bay is 1541 km. The road distance is 1850.7 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Cairns Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay without a car is to train and night bus and taxi which takes 28h 33m and costs $152.17 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2173.91 - $2934.78 and takes 2 days 2h.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cairns Bay is 1851 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Brisbane to Cairns Bay.

Where can I stay near Cairns Bay?

There are 1612+ hotels available in Cairns Bay. Prices start at $105.28 per night.
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