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How to get fromCairns to Moreton Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Moreton Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    6h 10m
    $215–797

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    28h 21m
    $240–6,313

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    32h 6m
    $290–454

  4. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    8h 38m
    $255–835

  5. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    32h 21m
    $344–602

Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,451.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Moreton Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Domestic Airport station, platform 1, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Roma Street, Cannon Hill station, platform 1, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 28h 21m.

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