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Capalaba, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Capalaba to Cairns

Composite routes from Capalaba to Cairns

Cheapest
21 h 2 min
Car
1727 km.
from $94
Other
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1405 km.
from $165.58
7 h 57 min
Train, Plane
1405 km.
from $229.92

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Boggo Road/Park Road station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Bus from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way to Eight
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.85
Bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 to Cultural
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.85

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
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 Capalaba to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Capalaba to Cairns is to bus which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 31h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Capalaba to Cairns is to line 262 bus and line 111 bus and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Capalaba and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Capalaba to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ney Rd at Callaghan Way and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 33m.

How far is it from Capalaba to Cairns?

The distance between Capalaba and Cairns is 1451 km. The road distance is 1855.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Capalaba to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 23m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Capalaba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Capalaba to Cairns bus from?

Capalaba to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Capalaba to Cairns?

The best way to get from Capalaba to Cairns is to train which takes 27h 23m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 31h 33m.

Where does the Capalaba to Cairns bus arrive?

Capalaba to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Capalaba to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Capalaba to Cairns is 1855 km. It takes approximately 21h 44m to drive from Capalaba to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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