How to Travel from
Nambour to Cairns
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
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Nambour, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nambour to Cairns
Composite routes from Nambour to Cairns
Cheapest
19 h 43 min
Car
1609 km.
from $88
Other
6 h 28 min
Train, Plane
1307 km.
from $176.63
8 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1307 km.
from $220.92
Route Navigator Nambour - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Civic Way
Civic Way, 65 м
65 м
Turn sharp left onto Currie Street
Currie Street, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Turn right onto Bli Bli Road
Bli Bli Road, 1 km 977 м
1 km 977 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
55 km 552 м
55 km 552 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.13–$5.98
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.35–$6.52
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cooroy to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
27h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cooroy to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
26h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$152.17
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$543.48
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$423.91
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$3,456.67
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns is to bus which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 28h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $103.26 - $413.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Nambour (Station) and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Nambour (Station) station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Cooroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Nambour (Station) and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h 34m.
How far is it from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
The distance between Nambour (Station) and Cairns is 1504 km. The road distance is 1741.1 km.
How do I travel from Nambour (Station) to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 34m and costs $47.83 - $3478.26 .
How long does it take to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nambour (Station) to Cairns bus from?
Nambour (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cooroy station.
Where do I catch the Nambour (Station) to Cairns train from?
Nambour (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
Train, bus or fly from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
The best way to get from Nambour (Station) to Cairns is to train which takes 23h 34m and costs $47.83 - $3478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 28h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $413.04 and takes 5h 49m.
Where does the Nambour (Station) to Cairns bus arrive?
Nambour (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Where does the Nambour (Station) to Cairns train arrive?
Nambour (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Nambour (Station) to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Nambour (Station) to Cairns is 1741 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Nambour (Station) to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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