What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Beenleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Beenleigh. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Beenleigh via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Beenleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Beenleigh station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Beenleigh station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

How far is it from Cairns to Beenleigh?

The distance between Cairns and Beenleigh is 1454 km. The road distance is 1710.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Beenleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh without a car is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Beenleigh?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cairns to Beenleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Beenleigh bus from?

Cairns to Beenleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Beenleigh train from?

Cairns to Beenleigh train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Beenleigh?

The best way to get from Cairns to Beenleigh is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs $170 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 30h 10m.

Where does the Cairns to Beenleigh bus arrive?

Cairns to Beenleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Beenleigh train arrive?

Cairns to Beenleigh train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Beenleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Beenleigh is 1710 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Cairns to Beenleigh.

Where can I stay near Beenleigh?

There are 437+ hotels available in Beenleigh.

Cairns to Beenleigh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Beenleigh station, platform 1train
4h 55m
$151–616
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
5h 11m
$135–577
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Beenleigh station, platform 1train Fgbn / ...
26h 32m
$175–6,172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
30h 10m
$275–408
Drive 1,710.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Beenleighcar 1,710.5 km
20h 13m
$311–449
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Beenleigh station, platform 1train Fgbn / ...
30h 17m
$250–345

Cairns to Beenleigh by train

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Distance: 1,454.1 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Beenleigh, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Beenleigh station, platform 1 via Roma Street in around 26h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $250–390 and the journey takes 28h 40m.

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