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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane River to Cairns

Composite routes from Brisbane River to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h 7 min
Car
1720 km.
from $94

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$445.20

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$534.23

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$496.08

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$4,317.23

Questions and Answers

How can I get the most affordable transportation from Brisbane River to Cairns?

$127.69 - $204.31

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $121.31 - $434.16.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane River and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane River to Cairns station. However, there are services that depart from Pinkenba at Bancroft Road and arrive at Cairns Central Station via Lamington Ave at Doomben Rail, stop 27, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is it from Brisbane River to Cairns?

The distance between Brisbane River and Cairns is 1419 km. The road distance is 1865 km.

How can I travel from Brisbane River to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane River to Cairns without a train is to travel by train which takes 27 hours and 1 minute and costs $108.54 - $4,469.25.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane River to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes to get from Brisbane River to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Brisbane River to Cairns bus from?

Brisbane River to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

How can you travel from Brisbane River to Cairns, and what are the costs and durations for each option?

The best way to travel from Brisbane River to Cairns is to fly which takes 3 hours and 45 minutes and costs $121.31 - $434.16. Alternatively, you can travel by train, which costs $108.54 - $4,469.25 and takes 27 hours and 1 minute. You could also travel by bus, which costs $127.69 - $204.31 and takes 31 hours and 38 minutes.

Where does the bus from Brisbane River to Cairns arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane River to Cairns, Australia?

The driving distance between Brisbane River and Cairns is 1865 km. It takes approximately 21 hours and 48 minutes to drive from Brisbane River to Cairns.

Where can I find accommodation options near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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