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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Southport

Composite routes from Cairns to Southport

Cheapest
20 h 34 min
Car
1747 km.
from $96
Other
4 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1455 km.
from $224.78
27 h 3 min
1456 km.
from $1982.24
31 h 5 min
1456 km.
from $223.67
5 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1455 km.
from $171.71
31 h 43 min
Bus, Train
1455 km.
from $251.62

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
28 min
Every 15 minutes
$0.98–$1.41
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 Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Southport is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Southport is to fly and tram which takes 4h 56m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southport via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Southport?

The distance between Cairns and Southport is 1521 km. The road distance is 1885.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Southport without a car is to train which takes 27h 3m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Southport?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cairns to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Southport?

The best way to get from Cairns to Southport is to train which takes 27h 3m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Southport is 1886 km. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from Cairns to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2190+ hotels available in Southport. Prices start at $84.10 per night.
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