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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maroochydore to Cairns

Composite routes from Maroochydore to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 56 min
Car
1591 km.
from $87
Other
7 h 39 min
Train, Plane
1320 km.
from $167.59
8 h 46 min
Bus, Train
1319 km.
from $246.60

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 10m
Hourly
$3.92–$5.68
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
28h 20m
Once daily
$176.83–$442.08
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
28h
Once daily
$126.31–$189.46
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$189.46–$694.70
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.10–$568.39
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$107.36–$505.24
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
23h 34m
4 times a week
$58.10–$4,185.62
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $358.70 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Maroochydore and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The distance between Maroochydore and Cairns is 1336 km. The road distance is 1756.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 9m and costs $51.09 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Maroochydore to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maroochydore to Cairns bus from?

Maroochydore to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Train, bus or fly from Maroochydore to Cairns?

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $3695.65 and takes 25h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $380.43 and takes 28h.

Where does the Maroochydore to Cairns bus arrive?

Maroochydore to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Maroochydore to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Cairns is 1757 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Maroochydore to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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