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How to get fromCairns to Gold Coastby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    4h 7m
    $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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    27h 23m
    $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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    31h 8m
    $226–314

  4. Drive 1,753.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Gold Coastcar car 1,753.4 km
    20h 43m
    $315–455

  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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 54m
    $149–653

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    31h 12m
    $295–484

Cairns to Gold Coast by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, 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 Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 27h 23m.

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