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How to get fromBrisbane to Kuranda Scenic Railwayby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Kuranda Scenic Railway by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    3h 57m
    $178–724

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    5h 52m
    $172–702

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 18m
    $175–6,172

  4. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    29h 42m
    $270–443

  5. Drive 1,682.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Kuranda Scenic Railwaycar car 1,682.3 km
    19h 56m
    $302–436

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    30h 54m
    $283–640

Brisbane to Kuranda Scenic Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,418.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Kuranda Scenic Railway, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.

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