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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maroochydore is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $260 - $430 and takes 27h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Maroochydore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.

How far is it from Cairns to Maroochydore?

The distance between Cairns and Maroochydore is 1335 km. The road distance is 1591.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Maroochydore without a car is to train which takes 24h 23m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cairns to Maroochydore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Maroochydore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Maroochydore train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Cairns to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 24h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 27h 20m.

Where does the Cairns to Maroochydore bus arrive?

Cairns to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Where does the Cairns to Maroochydore train arrive?

Cairns to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Maroochydore is 1591 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Cairns to Maroochydore.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Maroochydore?

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Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

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Cairns to Maroochydore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Maroochydore by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h 20m
$228–681
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 5m
$147–650
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 23m
$164–5,783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
27h 20m
$210–650
Drive 1,591.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Maroochydorecar 1,591.3 km
18h 58m
$286–413
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
10h 11m
$517–977
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
8h 28m
$210–722
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 26m
$261–423

Cairns to Maroochydore by train and bus

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24h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,335.2 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Jetstar flies from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 31m.

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