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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is to bus and train which costs $220 - $320 and takes 32h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $130 - $650.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.

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

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Gold Coast is 1508 km. The road distance is 1759.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 28h 48m and costs $170 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

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

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

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 28h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $450 and takes 32h 41m.

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

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

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

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast is 1759 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast.

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

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
3h 12m
$136–611
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
28h 48m
$176–6,173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
32h 33m
$226–314
Drive 1,759.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coastcar 1,759.4 km
20h 52m
$312–451
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 44m
$150–646
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane CNS - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
10h
$245–753
Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane CNS - WTB
2. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
11h 57m
$601–808
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
32h 41m
$274–446

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Gold Coast by shuttle, train, and tram

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Distance: 1,507.6 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 28h 48m.

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