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How to get fromCaboolture to Cairns Centralby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Caboolture to Cairns Central by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    5h 56m
    $138–674

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    24h 31m
    $160–5,984

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    30h 26m
    $220–310

  4. Drive 1,632.2 km

    1. Drive from Caboolture to Cairns Centralcar car 1,632.2 km
    19h 17m
    $293–423

  5. Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    8h 21m
    $180–897

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5train train Caip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    30h 54m
    $270–450

Caboolture to Cairns Central by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration24h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,452 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Cairns Central, QLD, 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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–310 and the journey takes 28h 50m.

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