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How to get fromCairns to Lennox Headby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Lennox Head by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CNS - BNK
    8h 21m
    $213–713

  2. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    $184–685

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    29h 49m
    $237–6,246

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    33h 18m
    $337–520

  5. Drive 1,858.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Lennox Headcar car 1,858.6 km
    21h 47m
    $334–482

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 35m
    $208–723

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Coach Stop - Ballina Street near Park Lanebus bus
    10h 50m
    $573–1,033

  8. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    33h 34m
    $287–387

Cairns to Lennox Head by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lennox Head, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Byron St After Dodge Lane via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A in around 33h 18m.

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