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How to get fromCairns to Bribie Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train train
    5h 59m
    $148–646

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 3train train
    8h 41m
    $138–619

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Caboolturetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 45m
    $170–5,985

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Burpengary Bruce Highwaybus bus Pm19
    30h 40m
    $222–308

  5. Drive 1,650.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Bongareecar car 1,650.4 km
    19h 34m
    $295–426

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 3train train Ipca / ...
    31h 14m
    $278–457

Cairns to Bribie Island by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,472.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Bribie Island, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Caboolture 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,984 and the journey takes 24h 31m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Burpengary Bruce Highway once daily. Tickets cost $220–310 and the journey takes 28h 15m.

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