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How to get fromCairns to Murwillumbahby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Murwillumbah by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus bus
    5h 15m
    $138–580

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    27h 36m
    $275–6,302

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus bus Pm11
    33h 20m
    $288–429

  4. Drive  1,793.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Murwillumbahcar car 1,793.7 km
    21h 19m
    $325–469

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    7h 54m
    $158–622

  6. 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 to Murwillumbahbus bus Pm11
    33h 45m
    $279–389

Cairns to Murwillumbah by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Murwillumbah via Roma Street and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 27h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Murwillumbah via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 33h 20m.

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