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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.72
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 Fortitude
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.68–$6.95
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.17–$5.94

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07
Bus from Cairns to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92
Bus from Cairns to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
27h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$176.93–$442.33

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
27h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$24.17
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.38–$176.93

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$1,081.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
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 Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$419.76–$1,017.59
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 Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$521.52

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
23h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.51–$4,215.08
Train from Maryborough West to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.85–$415.23
Train from Bundaberg to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.90–$644.64

Questions and Answers

What is the most cost-effective way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast?

$127.69 - $191.54 for a bus journey that takes 28 hours 40 minutes.

What is the quickest travel method from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast?

The quickest travel method from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast is to fly, which takes 3 hours and 15 minutes and costs $127.69 to $459.69.

What is the distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sunshine Coast?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sunshine Coast is 1329 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast without a car is to train which takes 25 hours 43 minutes and costs $61.29 - $4,341.56.

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Sunshine Coast is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $127.69 - $459.69.

Can you drive from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport and Sunshine Coast is 1763 km. It takes approximately 21 hours and 8 minutes to drive from Cairns Airport to Sunshine Coast.

Where can I find hotels near Sunshine Coast?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast. Prices start at $91.33 per night.
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