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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooloola Cove to Cairns

Composite routes from Cooloola Cove to Cairns

Cheapest
19 h 14 min
Car
1532 km.
from $84
Other
7 h 15 min
Plane
1252 km.
from $374.85
28 h 15 min
1252 km.
from $121.87
7 h 13 min
Plane
1252 km.
from $271.36

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Nautilus Drive at Queen Elizabeth Drive to Monkland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.18

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Wallu to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.36–$394.32

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Gympie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.84–$165.36

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$635.99

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.20–$826.79

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gympie North to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
22h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.42–$3,865.89

Questions and Answers

How can I get from Cooloola Cove to Cairns?

$121.31 - $178.77 by bus via Gympie, takes 28h 15m.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Cooloola Cove to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cooloola Cove to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7 hours and 13 minutes and costs $140.46 - $510.77.

** Can I take a direct bus from Cooloola Cove to Cairns?

** No, there is no direct bus from Cooloola Cove to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nautilus Drive at Queen Elizabeth Drive and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Gympie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is it from Cooloola Cove to Cairns?

The distance between Cooloola Cove and Cairns is 1310 km. The road distance is 1523.2 km.

How can I travel from Cooloola Cove to Cairns without a car using public transport?

The best way to get from Cooloola Cove to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 21m and costs $191.54 - $4,213.87.

How long does it take to travel by road from Cooloola Cove to Cairns, including transfers?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes to get from Cooloola Cove to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Cooloola Cove to Cairns bus from?

Cooloola Cove to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Nautilus Drive at Queen Elizabeth Drive station.

How can I travel from Cooloola Cove to Cairns by train or bus?

The best way to get from Cooloola Cove to Cairns is to train which takes 23 hours 21 minutes and costs $191.54 - $4,213.87. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $191.54 - $434.16 and takes 25 hours 29 minutes.

Where does the bus from Cooloola Cove to Cairns arrive?

Cooloola Cove to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema station.

Can I drive from Cooloola Cove to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooloola Cove to Cairns is 1523 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Cooloola Cove to Cairns.

Where can I find accommodation options near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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