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28 h 13 min
2741 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Southport

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Cheapest
By car (2 741 km)
28 h 13 min
2741 km.
from $150
Fastest
Plane to Southport
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Gold Coast Airport)
4 h 56 min
1455 km.
from $224.78
Train
27 h 3 min
1456 km.
from $1982.24
Bus
31 h 5 min
1456 km.
from $223.67
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
5 h 50 min
1455 km.
from $171.71
Bus, Train
31 h 43 min
1455 km.
from $251.62

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Broadbeach South station to Queen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.65
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 Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Southport is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Southport is to fly and tram which takes 4h 56m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southport via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Southport?

The distance between Cairns and Southport is 1521 km. The road distance is 1885.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Southport without a car is to train which takes 27h 3m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Southport?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cairns to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Southport?

The best way to get from Cairns to Southport is to train which takes 27h 3m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Southport is 1886 km. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from Cairns to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2190+ hotels available in Southport. Prices start at $84.10 per night.
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