What is the cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $220 - $310 and takes 31h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Caboolture and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

No, there is no direct bus from Caboolture station to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, stop A and arriving at Cairns via Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Caboolture and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

No, there is no direct train from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Caboolture and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Caboolture and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1444 km. The road distance is 1638.5 km.

How do I travel from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to train which takes 25h 50m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus from?

Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) train from?

Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.

Train or bus from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The best way to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to train which takes 25h 50m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Coast, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 31h 9m.

Where does the Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus arrive?

Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) train arrive?

Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1638 km. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

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Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
4h 22m
$138–674
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 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
6h 51m
$132–652
Train
1. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 50m
$160–6,000
Bus via Sunshine Coast
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
31h 9m
$252–422
Drive 1,638.5 km
1. Drive from Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 1,638.5 km
19h 25m
$290–419
Line 615 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 37m
$242–821
Train, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
9h 29m
$598–1,172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
31h 45m
$220–310

Caboolture to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

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Distance: 1,443.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,984 and the journey takes 24h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $250–420 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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