What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $210 - $300 and takes 28h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach is to fly and line 600 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Golden Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Golden Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Caloundra station via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Golden Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Golden Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 21m.

How far is it from Cairns to Golden Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Golden Beach is 1358 km. The road distance is 1605.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Golden Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach without a car is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Golden Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cairns to Golden Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Golden Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Golden Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Golden Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Golden Beach is to train which takes 25h 21m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 27h 52m.

Where does the Cairns to Golden Beach bus arrive?

Cairns to Golden Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Cairns to Golden Beach train arrive?

Cairns to Golden Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Golden Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Golden Beach is 1606 km. It takes approximately 19h 2m to drive from Cairns to Golden Beach.

Where can I stay near Golden Beach?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Golden Beach.

Cairns to Golden Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 600 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Golden Beach by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
5h 18m
$246–671
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 38m
$138–621
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 21m
$165–5,784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 52m
$259–427
Drive 1,605.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Golden Beachcar 1,605.6 km
19h 2m
$288–416
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 59m
$148–647
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
10h 41m
$501–965
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mooloolababus Pm19
28h 18m
$215–298

Cairns to Golden Beach by train and bus

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25h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,357.8 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Golden Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $250–430 and the journey takes 27h 3m.

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