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How to get fromCairns to Coolangattaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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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 51m
    $137–628

  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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    27h 46m
    $176–6,173

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    31h 33m
    $226–314

  4. Drive 1,777.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Coolangattacar car 1,777.7 km
    20h 58m
    $320–462

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    6h 18m
    $150–654

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    31h 36m
    $324–505

Cairns to Coolangatta by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,496.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, 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 McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 27h 46m.

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