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18 h 44 min
1580 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 44 min
Car
1580 km.
from $86
Other
8 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1306 km.
from $169.13

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
27h 40m
Once daily
$176.83–$442.08
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
27h 10m
Once daily
$126.31–$176.83
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 Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Noosa Heads Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

Is there a direct flight between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Cairns?

Yes, there are direct flights between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Cairns; these take 2h 20m and cost $103.26 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Cairns is 1337 km. The road distance is 1743 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 51m and costs $81.52 - $3804.35 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns bus from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $3804.35 and takes 23h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 28h 33m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cairns is 1743 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) 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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