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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
21 h 49 min
Car
1795 km.
from $98
Other
29 h 25 min
Bus, Train
1465 km.
from $256.79
33 h 35 min
1466 km.
from $158.98
5 h 40 min
Train, Plane
1465 km.
from $169.84
10 h 38 min
Train, Plane
1465 km.
from $308.42
33 h 58 min
1466 km.
from $387.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

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

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

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
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91

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
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91

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 Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 33h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct flight between Gold Coast and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Yes, there are direct flights between Gold Coast and Cairns Airport (CNS); these take 2h 25m and cost $108.70 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1509 km. The road distance is 1898.4 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 25m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

Bus or fly from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 33h 35m.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1898 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 829+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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