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

The cheapest way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to bus which costs $230 - $340 and takes 29h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Buderim and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Buderim to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Main St at Buderim Mountain Primary School and arriving at Cairns via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Buderim and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Buderim to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Buderim to Cairns?

The distance between Buderim and Cairns is 1505 km. The road distance is 1590.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Buderim to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 2m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Buderim to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buderim to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Buderim to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Buderim to Cairns?

The best way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to train which takes 25h 2m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $260 - $400 and takes 28h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Buderim to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Buderim to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buderim to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Buderim to Cairns is 1591 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Buderim to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1043+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 26m
$162–630
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 47m
$126–632
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 2m
$160–6,000
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 43m
$262–392
Drive 1,590.6 km
1. Drive from Buderim to Cairnscar 1,590.6 km
18h 52m
$330–476
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 10m
$242–802
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 6m
$432–1,560
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 37m
$232–332

Buderim to Cairns by bus and train

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Distance: 1,504.8 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Buderim, 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 $260–390 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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