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

The cheapest way to get from Bli Bli to Cairns is to bus which costs $210 - $310 and takes 29h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bli Bli to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bli Bli and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bli Bli to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Bli Bli Rd at Tasol Street and arriving at Cairns via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bli Bli and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bli Bli to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

How far is it from Bli Bli to Cairns?

The distance between Bli Bli and Cairns is 1521 km. The road distance is 1582 km.

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

The best way to get from Bli Bli to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 51m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Bli Bli to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bli Bli to Cairns bus from?

Bli Bli to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Bli Bli to Cairns train from?

Bli Bli to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Bli Bli to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bli Bli to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 51m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $260 - $450 and takes 28h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Bli Bli to Cairns bus arrive?

Bli Bli to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Bli Bli to Cairns train arrive?

Bli Bli to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Bli Bli to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bli Bli to Cairns is 1582 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Bli Bli to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Cairns.

Bli Bli to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Railbus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bli Bli to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 56m
$138–676
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 51m
$160–6,000
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 35m
$262–442
Drive 1,582 km
1. Drive from Bli Bli to Cairnscar 1,582 km
18h 46m
$284–410
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 41m
$242–702
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 27m
$182–712
Train, Railbus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centrebus
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
12h 17m
$506–1,550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 29m
$212–302

Bli Bli to Cairns by bus and train

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24h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,521.1 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Bli Bli, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $260–440 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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