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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooran to Cairns

Composite routes from Cooran to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 19 min
Car
1539 km.
from $84
Other
7 h 20 min
Train, Plane
1273 km.
from $179.13
6 h 38 min
Train, Plane
1273 km.
from $256.25
9 h 24 min
Train, Plane
1273 km.
from $222.73

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cooran station, platform 1 to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Train from Cooran station, platform 1 to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.07–$2.93
Train from Cooran station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.70
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cooroy to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
27h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cooroy to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
26h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$152.17

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$543.48
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$423.91
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 Gympie North to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
22h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$3,303.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cooran to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cooran to Cairns is to bus which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 28h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooran to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooran and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooran to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from King St at Prince Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Cooroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cooran and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Cooran station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cooran station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Gympie North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from Cooran to Cairns?

The distance between Cooran and Cairns is 1553 km. The road distance is 1703.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cooran to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 5m and costs $46.74 - $3369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cooran to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooran to Cairns bus from?

Cooran to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cooroy station.

Where do I catch the Cooran to Cairns train from?

Cooran to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gympie North station.

Train, bus or fly from Cooran to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cooran to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 5m and costs $46.74 - $3369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 28h 12m. There are no good options to fly between Cooran to Cairns.

Where does the Cooran to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cooran to Cairns train arrive?

Cooran to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Cooran to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooran to Cairns is 1704 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Cooran to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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