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

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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 27m
    $139–615

  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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    28h 27m
    $180–6,182

  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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    32h 12m
    $255–355

  4. Drive 1,788.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Kingscliffcar car 1,788.1 km
    21h 5m
    $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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    6h 58m
    $155–651

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus bus R770
    32h 29m
    $238–385

Cairns to Kingscliff by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,510.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, 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 Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Varsity Lakes station, stop B, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 28h 27m.

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