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How to get fromCairns Station to Brisbaneby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Station to Brisbane by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    4h 16m
    $146–646

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 30m
    $170–6,171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    28h 40m
    $270–460

  4. Drive 1,677.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Station to Brisbanecar car 1,677.3 km
    19h 52m
    $301–434

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    6h 11m
    $184–676

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    29h 15m
    $220–320

  7. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    30h 8m
    $280–650

Cairns Station to Brisbane by foot and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,414.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Cairns Station, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.

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