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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Maroochydore is to fly and train which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 24m.

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 3h 59m and costs $240 - $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 14m.

How far is it from Cairns to Maroochydore?

The distance between Cairns and Maroochydore is 1513 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 14m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 train which takes 24h 14m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 27h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 3h 59m.

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?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
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
6h 24m
$156–579
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
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 25m
$126–601
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 14m
$164–5,783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
27h 20m
$230–650
Drive 1,591.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Maroochydorecar 1,591.3 km
18h 58m
$288–416
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
3h 59m
$242–656
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 9m
$428–903
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
27h 20m
$257–378

Cairns to Maroochydore by train and bus

4Weekly Services

24h 14mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.5 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

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. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue once daily. Tickets cost $230–330 and the journey takes 27h 20m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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