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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southport to Cairns

Composite routes from Southport to Cairns

Cheapest
28 h 13 min
Car
2741 km.
from $150
Other
27 h 55 min
1456 km.
from $2015.65
31 h 40 min
1456 km.
from $224.22
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
1455 km.
from $169.57
32 h 35 min
Train, Bus
1456 km.
from $371.09

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.18
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.46–$467.35

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$22.74
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$189.46

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$618.92
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$454.72

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$618.92
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$568.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.62–$884.17
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$505.24

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:
$60.63–$4,467.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Southport to Cairns?

The distance between Southport and Cairns is 1521 km. The road distance is 1886.4 km.

How do I travel from Southport to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 55m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Southport to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Southport to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Cairns bus from?

Southport to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Cairns train from?

Southport to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Southport to Cairns?

The best way to get from Southport to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 27h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Southport to Cairns bus arrive?

Southport to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Southport to Cairns train arrive?

Southport to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Cairns is 1886 km. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from Southport 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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