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How to get fromCairns to Burleigh Headsby plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Burleigh Heads by plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    3h 55m
    $134–615

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    27h 54m
    $176–6,173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus bus Pm11
    31h 46m
    $299–491

  4. Drive 1,764.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Burleigh Headscar car 1,764.1 km
    20h 47m
    $316–456

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, tram

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    6h 25m
    $150–649

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    32h 20m
    $227–315

Cairns to Burleigh Heads by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,503 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 27h 54m.

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