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Burleigh Heads to Cairns

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Seven ways to Travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (1 802 km)
21 h 50 min
1802 km.
from $99
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Plane from Burleigh Heads (Gold Coast Airport)
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Rideshare
21 h 50 min
1802 km.
from $23.50
Train
28 h 1 min
1470 km.
from $2017.59
Train, Bus
32 h 51 min
1470 km.
from $373.07
Train, Plane
6 h 56 min
1470 km.
from $172.01
Bus
33 h 11 min
1470 km.
from $227.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.00
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$470.64

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$890.39
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

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:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical way to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

$153.23 - $217.08

What is the quickest way to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

The quickest way to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns is to fly which takes 5 hours and 31 minutes and costs $127.69 - $510.77.

Does a direct bus run between Burleigh Heads and Cairns?

No direct bus runs between Burleigh Heads and Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Stockland Burleigh Heads and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Burleigh Heads and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.

How long is the road trip from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

1505 kilometers

How can I travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns using only public transport?

The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 28 hours and 1 minute and costs $63.85 - $4,724.64.

How long does it take to get from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 31 minutes to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus departure point for the Burleigh Heads to Cairns route?

Burleigh Heads to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

What is the fastest and most expensive way to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

The fastest and most expensive way to travel from Burleigh Heads to Cairns is to fly, which takes 5 hours and 31 minutes and costs $127.69 to $510.77. Alternatively, you can take the train, which costs $63.85 to $4,724.64 and takes 28 hours and 1 minute. You could also travel by bus, which costs $153.23 to $217.08 and takes 33 hours and 11 minutes.

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

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

What is the current time difference between Burleigh Heads and Cairns?

It is currently 20:07 at both, Burleigh Heads and Cairns.

How long does it take to drive from Burleigh Heads to Cairns?

1902 km

Where can I find cheap accommodation near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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