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21 h 43 min
1788 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (1 788 km)
21 h 43 min
1788 km.
from $98
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Plane from Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
21 h 43 min
1788 km.
from $23.32
Train
28 h 11 min
1460 km.
from $2016.04
Bus
31 h 50 min
1460 km.
from $224.74
Train, Plane
6 h 55 min
1460 km.
from $169.84
Train, Bus
32 h 51 min
1460 km.
from $371.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

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 Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
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 Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

Qantas

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

Virgin Australia

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

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 Gold Coast to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns is 1515 km. The road distance is 1891.9 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 28h 11m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Gold Coast to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cairns bus from?

Gold Coast to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cairns train from?

Gold Coast to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 28h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Cairns train arrive?

Gold Coast to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cairns is 1892 km. It takes approximately 22h 7m to drive from Gold Coast 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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