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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nambour is to bus which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Nambour is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Nambour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Nambour. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Price St near Hospital Rd via Maple St at Victory Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Nambour?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Nambour. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23h 31m.

How far is it from Cairns to Nambour?

The distance between Cairns and Nambour is 1504 km. The road distance is 1577.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Nambour without a car is to train which takes 23h 31m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cairns to Nambour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Nambour bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Nambour train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Nambour?

The best way to get from Cairns to Nambour is to train which takes 23h 31m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Cairns to Nambour bus arrive?

Cairns to Nambour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cooroy station.

Where does the Cairns to Nambour train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Nambour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Nambour is 1577 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Cairns to Nambour.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Nambour?

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Where can I stay near Nambour?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Nambour.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Nambour by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Nambour station, platform 2train
6h 16m
$146–649
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 Robina station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train
8h 55m
$140–631
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 31m
$160–5,782
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Cooroybus Pm19
28h 5m
$208–289
Drive 1,577.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Nambourcar 1,577.2 km
18h 43m
$284–410
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
5h 12m
$229–682
Fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
3. Take the train from Howard to Nambourtrain
9h 4m
$588–1,713
Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus 631 / ...
28h 51m
$255–413

Cairns to Nambour by train

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23h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,503.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Nambour, 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 Cooroy once daily. Tickets cost $200–290 and the journey takes 26h 20m.

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