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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Broadbeach is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Broadbeach is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Broadbeach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Broadbeach. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue via Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Broadbeach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Broadbeach station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Cairns to Broadbeach?

The distance between Cairns and Broadbeach is 1510 km. The road distance is 1755.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Broadbeach without a car is to train which takes 27h 34m and costs $170 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cairns to Broadbeach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Broadbeach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Broadbeach train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Broadbeach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Broadbeach is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 27h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $430 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Cairns to Broadbeach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Broadbeach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Broadbeach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Broadbeach is 1756 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Cairns to Broadbeach.

Where can I stay near Broadbeach?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Broadbeach.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Broadbeach 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
4h 16m
$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 Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
27h 34m
$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 / ...
31h 19m
$251–346
Drive 1,755.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Broadbeachcar 1,755.8 km
20h 46m
$319–461
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
6h 5m
$153–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
31h 30m
$284–427

Cairns to Broadbeach by train and tram

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27h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,510.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 27h 34m.

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