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Cairns to Main Beach

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21 h 44 min
1787 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Main Beach

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Cheapest
By car (1 787 km)
21 h 44 min
1787 km.
from $98
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Other
Rideshare
21 h 44 min
1787 km.
from $23.31
Train
27 h 13 min
1458 km.
from $1982.52
Bus
31 h 28 min
1458 km.
from $225.57
Bus, Plane
6 h
1457 km.
from $171.92
Bus, Train
32 h 12 min
1457 km.
from $252.05

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.22
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

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
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Southport
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$22.90

Airlines

Jetstar

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

Qantas

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

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 Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Main Beach is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Main Beach is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tedder Ave at Montgomery Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

How far is it from Cairns to Main Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Main Beach is 1516 km. The road distance is 1889.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Main Beach without a car is to train which takes 27h 13m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cairns to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Main Beach bus from?

Cairns to Main Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Main Beach train from?

Cairns to Main Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Main Beach is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3913.04 and takes 27h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 28m.

Where does the Cairns to Main Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Main Beach train arrive?

Cairns to Main Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Main Beach is 1890 km. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Cairns to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2356+ hotels available in Main Beach. Prices start at $92.82 per night.
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