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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Gold Coast

Composite routes from Cairns to Gold Coast

Cheapest
20 h 40 min
Car
1753 km.
from $96
Other
27 h 18 min
1460 km.
from $1982.57
31 h 30 min
1460 km.
from $224.76
6 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1460 km.
from $172.03
31 h 58 min
Bus, Train
1459 km.
from $251.95

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$3.15–$4.46
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$108.70–$532.61
Qantas
Website
5h 30m
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
$315.22–$1,032.61
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.

Is there a direct flight between Cairns and Gold Coast?

Yes, there are direct flights between Cairns and Gold Coast; these take 2h 15m and cost $108.70 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Cairns to Gold Coast?

The distance between Cairns and Gold Coast is 1514 km. The road distance is 1891.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 27h 18m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cairns to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gold Coast bus from?

Cairns to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gold Coast train from?

Cairns to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Cairns to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3913.04 and takes 27h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Cairns to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Gold Coast train arrive?

Cairns to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Gold Coast is 1891 km. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Cairns to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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