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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Birtinya is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $210 - $300 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Birtinya is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Birtinya?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Birtinya. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, platform 2 via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Birtinya?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Birtinya. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.

How far is it from Cairns to Birtinya?

The distance between Cairns and Birtinya is 1516 km. The road distance is 1602.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Birtinya without a car is to train which takes 23h 53m and costs $220 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cairns to Birtinya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Birtinya bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Birtinya train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Birtinya?

The best way to get from Cairns to Birtinya is to train which takes 23h 53m and costs $220 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $430 and takes 27h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Cairns to Birtinya bus arrive?

Cairns to Birtinya bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Cairns to Birtinya train arrive?

Cairns to Birtinya train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Birtinya?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Birtinya is 1602 km. It takes approximately 19h to drive from Cairns to Birtinya.

Where can I stay near Birtinya?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Birtinya.

Cairns to Birtinya - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Birtinya 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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 37m
$148–651
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 Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 46m
$141–632
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 53m
$228–5,867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 39m
$261–423
Drive 1,602.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Birtinyacar 1,602.1 km
19h
$288–416
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h 40m
$229–682
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
10h 28m
$517–977
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mooloolababus Pm19
28h 5m
$215–298

Cairns to Birtinya by bus

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Distance: 1,515.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $260–430 and the journey takes 27h 3m.

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