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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Mermaid Beach

Composite routes from Cairns to Mermaid Beach

Cheapest
21 h 49 min
Car
1793 km.
from $98
Other
27 h 32 min
1464 km.
from $1982.89
32 h 5 min
1464 km.
from $227.20
6 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1465 km.
from $173.23
32 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1464 km.
from $252.05

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:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from International Airport Station to Nerang
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Burleigh
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,032.61
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mermaid Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Mermaid Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Glenelg Avenue CLOSED until June 2025 via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Hwy at Burleigh Heads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mermaid Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mermaid Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Broadbeach South station via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Mermaid Beach is 1510 km. The road distance is 1897.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mermaid Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach without a car is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mermaid Beach bus from?

Cairns to Mermaid Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mermaid Beach train from?

Cairns to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mermaid Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3913.04 and takes 27h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Mermaid Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Mermaid Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Mermaid Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mermaid Beach is 1897 km. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from Cairns to Mermaid Beach.

Where can I stay near Mermaid Beach?

There are 2341+ hotels available in Mermaid Beach. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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