How to Travel from
Brisbane to Cairns
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Cairns
Composite routes from Brisbane to Cairns
Cheapest
20 h 52 min
Car
1710 km.
from $94
Fastest
2 h 22 min
Plane
Other
7 h 2 min
Train, Plane
1388 km.
from $226.82
Route Navigator Brisbane - Cairns
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Continue onto Edison Lane
Edison Lane, 72 м
72 м
Turn left onto Creek Street
Creek Street, 58 м
58 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Turn left onto Gipps Street
Gipps Street, 128 м
128 м
Keep right onto Barry Parade
Barry Parade, 217 м
217 м
Keep left onto Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street, 1 km 347 м
1 km 347 м
Keep left and take M7, M3 toward Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast, Ipswich
Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast, Ipswich, M7, M3, 213 м
213 м
Keep right and drive toward Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Airport
Sunshine Coast, Brisbane Airport, 2 km 483 м
2 km 483 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 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
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.00
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street 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
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$610.55
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$559.67
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$610.55
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.48–$508.80
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$890.39
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–$4,402.66
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which costs $76.09 - $347.83 and takes 4h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25h 20m.
How far is it from Brisbane to Cairns?
The distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1413 km. The road distance is 1837.8 km.
How do I travel from Brisbane to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 20m and costs $51.09 - $3804.35 .
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Brisbane to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cairns bus from?
Brisbane to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cairns train from?
Brisbane to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Cairns?
The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $3804.35 and takes 25h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 29h 30m.
Where does the Brisbane to Cairns bus arrive?
Brisbane to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Where does the Brisbane to Cairns train arrive?
Brisbane to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Brisbane to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cairns is 1838 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Brisbane to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 822+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $70.72 per night.
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