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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Broadbeach to Cairns

Composite routes from Broadbeach to Cairns

Cheapest
21 h 45 min
Car
1790 km.
from $98
Other
28 h 22 min
1462 km.
from $2016.28
33 h 2 min
Train, Bus
1462 km.
from $371.72
7 h 6 min
Train, Plane
1461 km.
from $170
33 h 10 min
1462 km.
from $226.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 33h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Broadbeach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Surfers Paradise and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Broadbeach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.

How far is it from Broadbeach to Cairns?

The distance between Broadbeach and Cairns is 1511 km. The road distance is 1894.4 km.

How do I travel from Broadbeach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 28h 22m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Broadbeach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Broadbeach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broadbeach to Cairns bus from?

Broadbeach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Broadbeach to Cairns train from?

Broadbeach to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Broadbeach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Broadbeach to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 28h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 33h 10m.

Where does the Broadbeach to Cairns bus arrive?

Broadbeach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Broadbeach to Cairns train arrive?

Broadbeach to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Broadbeach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Cairns is 1894 km. It takes approximately 22h 9m to drive from Broadbeach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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