How to Travel from
Sunshine Coast to Cairns
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
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Sunshine Coast, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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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 55 min
Car
1591 km.
from $87
Fastest
2 h 15 min
Plane
Other
7 h 39 min
Train, Plane
1318 km.
from $167.61
10 h 5 min
Train, Plane
1318 km.
from $233.48
Route Navigator Sunshine Coast - Cairns
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Continue onto First Avenue
First Avenue, 115 м
115 м
Turn right
79 м
79 м
Turn right onto Cornmeal Parade
Cornmeal Parade, 322 м
322 м
Turn slight right
7 km 907 м
7 km 907 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto David Low Way
David Low Way, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bli Bli Road
Bli Bli Road, 1 km 794 м
1 km 794 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bli Bli Road
Bli Bli Road, 6 km 984 м
6 km 984 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bli Bli Road
Bli Bli Road, 252 м
252 м
At roundabout, take exit 4
55 km 641 м
55 km 641 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 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $103.26 - $402.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
The distance between Sunshine Coast and Cairns is 1336 km. The road distance is 1756.4 km.
How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 5m and costs $51.09 - $3695.65 .
How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sunshine Coast to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Cairns bus from?
Sunshine Coast to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.
Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast 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 5m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $380.43 and takes 28h.
Where does the Sunshine Coast to Cairns bus arrive?
Sunshine Coast to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Cairns is 1756 km. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Sunshine Coast 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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