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How to get fromCairns to Hope Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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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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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train train
    5h 18m
    $149–653

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    4h 52m
    $139–630

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    26h 48m
    $176–6,173

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    30h 33m
    $226–314

  5. Drive 1,738.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Hope Islandcar car 1,738.2 km
    20h 32m
    $313–452

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus bus Pm11
    31h 41m
    $295–475

Cairns to Hope Island by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 26h 48m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.

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