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How to get fromCaboolture to Great Barrier Reefby train, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Caboolture to Great Barrier Reef by train, plane, or bus

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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 55m
    $138–674

  2. 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 20m
    $180–897

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,451.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Caboolture to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane Roma Street, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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