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How to get fromBrisbane to Atherton Tablelandby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Atherton Tableland by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    2. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Atherton Tablelandcar car
    5h 22m
    $154–699

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Gordonvaletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    26h 3m
    $331–6,290

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gordonvalebus bus Au050-1
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    29h 21m
    $433–651

  4. Drive 1,694.6 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Atherton Tablelandcar car 1,694.6 km
    20h 13m
    $304–439

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    3. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Atherton Tablelandcar car
    6h 36m
    $197–732

  6. Bus, taxi via Brisbane Roma Street

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gordonvalebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    30h 17m
    $382–508

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,501.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Atherton Tableland. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then drive to Atherton Tableland. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gordonvale then take the taxi to Atherton Tableland.

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