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Cairns to Tweed Heads

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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Tweed Heads

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Cheapest
By car (1 816 km)
22 h 3 min
1816 km.
from $99
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Plane to Tweed Heads (Gold Coast Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
22 h 3 min
1816 km.
from $23.69
Train
28 h 6 min
1484 km.
from $1984.59
Bus
32 h 15 min
1484 km.
from $226.93
Bus, Plane
6 h 57 min
1483 km.
from $174.42
Bus, Train
32 h 50 min
1483 km.
from $253.14

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.00
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44

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 Tweed
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44

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 Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Cairns and Tweed Heads is 1497 km. The road distance is 1917.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 28h 6m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus from?

Cairns to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3913.04 and takes 28h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 15m.

Where does the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 19:01 in Tweed Heads.

Can I drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tweed Heads is 1918 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Tweed Heads. Prices start at $68.40 per night.
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