What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lawnton?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lawnton is to fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Lawnton?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lawnton is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Lawnton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Lawnton. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Gympie Rd at Pine Rivers Special School via Gympie Rd at Aspley South, stop 41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Lawnton?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Lawnton station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Lawnton station, platform 1 via Caboolture station, platform 3 and Petrie station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.

How far is it from Cairns to Lawnton?

The distance between Cairns and Lawnton is 1426 km. The road distance is 1655.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Lawnton without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Lawnton without a car is to train which takes 25h 9m and costs $170 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Lawnton?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cairns to Lawnton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Lawnton bus from?

Cairns to Lawnton bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Lawnton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Lawnton?

The best way to get from Cairns to Lawnton is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,000 and takes 25h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $350 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Cairns to Lawnton bus arrive?

Cairns to Lawnton bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Aspley Gympie Road station.

Where does the Cairns to Lawnton train arrive?

Cairns to Lawnton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Caboolture station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Lawnton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Lawnton is 1656 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Cairns to Lawnton.

Where can I stay near Lawnton?

There are 2148+ hotels available in Lawnton.

Cairns to Lawnton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
4h 13m
$154–615
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
6h 20m
$130–580
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Caboolturetrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 9m
$171–5,986
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Aspley Gympie Roadbus Pm19
29h 20m
$249–343
Drive 1,655.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Lawntoncar 1,655.5 km
19h 34m
$302–437
Bus via Roma Street (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
30h 45m
$281–684

Cairns to Lawnton by train

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Distance: 1,426 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lawnton, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Caboolture 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,984 and the journey takes 24h 31m.

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