What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hope Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hope Island is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Hope Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Hope Island is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Hope Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Hope Island. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 and Hope Island station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Hope Island?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Hope Island station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.

How far is it from Cairns to Hope Island?

The distance between Cairns and Hope Island is 1481 km. The road distance is 1738.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Hope Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Hope Island without a car is to train which takes 27h 7m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Hope Island?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cairns to Hope Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Hope Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Hope Island train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Hope Island?

The best way to get from Cairns to Hope Island is to train which takes 27h 7m and costs $170 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 5h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 31h 10m.

Where does the Cairns to Hope Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Hope Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Hope Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Hope Island is 1738 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Cairns to Hope Island.

Where can I stay near Hope Island?

There are 2200+ hotels available in Hope Island.

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 38m
$155–621
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
5h 20m
$137–582
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
27h 7m
$176–6,173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
30h 52m
$251–346
Drive 1,738.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Hope Islandcar 1,738.2 km
20h 32m
$319–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, stop Abus R773
31h 10m
$257–382

Cairns to Hope Island by train and bus

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Distance: 1,481 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hope Island, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 27h 7m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 4 times a day.

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