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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Currumbin is to bus and train which costs $220 - $320 and takes 31h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Currumbin is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Currumbin?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Currumbin. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Currumbin Hill via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Currumbin?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Currumbin station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

How far is it from Cairns to Currumbin?

The distance between Cairns and Currumbin is 1500 km. The road distance is 1769.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Currumbin without a car is to train which takes 28h 13m and costs $170 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cairns to Currumbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Currumbin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Currumbin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Currumbin?

The best way to get from Cairns to Currumbin is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 28h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 31h 39m.

Where does the Cairns to Currumbin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Currumbin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Currumbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Currumbin is 1770 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Cairns to Currumbin.

Where can I stay near Currumbin?

There are 2992+ hotels available in Currumbin.

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

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

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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 7m
$138–628
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 / ...
28h 13m
$177–6,174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
31h 39m
$297–480
Drive 1,769.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Currumbincar 1,769.9 km
20h 52m
$319–460
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 Robina station, platform 1train
6h 34m
$150–655
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 58m
$227–315

Cairns to Currumbin by train, tram, and bus

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28h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,500.1 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Currumbin, 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 Gold Coast Hwy at Currumbin Hill via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 28h 13m.

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