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Coolangatta to Cairns

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1814 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Coolangatta to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (1 814 km)
21 h 58 min
1814 km.
from $99
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Plane from Coolangatta (Gold Coast Airport)
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Rideshare
21 h 58 min
1814 km.
from $23.66
Train
28 h 36 min
1482 km.
from $2018.02
Train, Bus
33 h 16 min
1482 km.
from $373.46
Train, Plane
7 h 21 min
1481 km.
from $172.28
Bus
33 h 33 min
1482 km.
from $252.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
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 International
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$470.64

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:
$139.92–$190.80

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.07–$39.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$890.39
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

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:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to travel from Coolangatta to Cairns?

The cheapest way to travel from Coolangatta to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $102.15 - $434.16 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the most efficient method for travelling from Coolangatta to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Cairns is to fly which takes 4 hours and 50 minutes and costs $127.69 - $498.00.

Is there a direct bus route from Coolangatta to Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus route from Coolangatta to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the distance between Coolangatta and Cairns?

The distance between Coolangatta and Cairns is 1496 km.

How can I travel from Coolangatta to Cairns without a car, using only public transportation?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 28h 36m and costs $63.85 - $4,724.64.

How long does it take to travel from Coolangatta to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes to get from Coolangatta to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus stop for the Coolangatta to Cairns bus?

Gold Coast Airport station.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Coolangatta to Cairns?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $127.69 - $498.00. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $63.85 - $4,724.64 and takes 28h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $178.77 - $242.62 and takes 33h 33m.

Where does the bus service from Coolangatta to Cairns arrive?

The Coolangatta to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can you drive from Coolangatta to Cairns?

The driving distance between Coolangatta and Cairns is 1916 km. It takes approximately 22 hours and 21 minutes to drive from Coolangatta to Cairns.

Where can I find hotels near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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