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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Gold Coast

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.22
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.14–$6.36

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$29.26
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98

Byron Bay Express

Phone:
+61 (0)418 364 364
Website:
byronbayexpress.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.80–$38.16

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable travel option from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Gold Coast?

$153.23 - $217.08

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3 hours and 13 minutes and costs $140.46 - $485.23.

How can I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 28 hours and 38 minutes and costs between $63.85 and $4,596.94.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to the Gold Coast, including transfers.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $140.46 - $485.23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $63.85 - $4,596.94 and takes 28h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $153.23 - $217.08 and takes 32h 50m.

How long does it take to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast?

The driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast is 1898 km. It takes approximately 22 hours and 14 minutes to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $97.57 per night.
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