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Cairns to City of Brisbane

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Four ways to Travel from Cairns to City Of Brisbane

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By car (1 715 km)
20 h 57 min
1715 km.
from $94
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Rideshare
20 h 57 min
1715 km.
from $22.37
Bus, Plane
7 h 6 min
1393 km.
from $229.24

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.45–$6.36

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
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 get from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane is to bus which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 30h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and City of Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to City of Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wynnum Rd at Tingalpa West near Crossley Ave via Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Queen Street station, 1b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and City of Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to City of Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Murarrie station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

How far is it from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

The distance between Cairns and City of Brisbane is 1424 km. The road distance is 1852.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to City of Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 26h 34m and costs $53.26 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to City of Brisbane bus from?

Cairns to City of Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to City of Brisbane train from?

Cairns to City of Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cairns to City of Brisbane is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $53.26 - $3913.04 and takes 26h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 30h 8m.

Where does the Cairns to City of Brisbane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to City of Brisbane train arrive?

Cairns to City of Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to City of Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to City of Brisbane is 1852 km. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Cairns to City of Brisbane.

Where can I stay near City of Brisbane?

There are 1497+ hotels available in City of Brisbane. Prices start at $57.80 per night.
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