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How to Travel from

Cairns to Russell Island

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23 h 19 min
1755 km.
from $96
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Eight ways to Travel from Cairns to Russell Island

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Cheapest
By car (1 755 km)
23 h 19 min
1755 km.
from $96
Fastest
Plane to Russell Island (Gold Coast Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
23 h 19 min
1755 km.
from $22.89
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
7 h 5 min
1426 km.
from $179.86
Train, Ferry
28 h 16 min
1426 km.
from $1996.15
Bus, Ferry
31 h 56 min
1426 km.
from $221.11
Bus, Plane (Fly to Gold Coast Airport)
8 h 38 min
1426 km.
from $241.85
Bus, ferry via Brisbane, Bus, ferry via Brisbane
33 h 4 min
1426 km.
from $261.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Loganlea
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.18–$4.58
Bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Redland
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.78–$2.54
Other from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.16

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

Other operators

Sealink (SEQ)

Phone:
1300 133 779
Email:
Website:
sealink.com.au/
Other from Redland Bay to Russell
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Russell Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Russell Island is to bus and ferry which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Russell Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Russell Island is to fly and line 280 bus and ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs $92.39 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Cairns to Russell Island?

The distance between Cairns and Russell Island is 1479 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Russell Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Russell Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 28h 16m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Russell Island?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Cairns to Russell Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Russell Island?

There are 55+ hotels available in Russell Island. Prices start at $46.72 per night.
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