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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nerang is to bus and train which costs $220 - $320 and takes 30h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Nerang is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Nerang?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Nerang. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Price St at Nerang State School via Brisbane and Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Nerang?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Nerang station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

How far is it from Cairns to Nerang?

The distance between Cairns and Nerang is 1493 km. The road distance is 1746.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Nerang without a car is to train which takes 26h 50m and costs $170 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cairns to Nerang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Nerang bus from?

Cairns to Nerang bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Nerang train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Nerang?

The best way to get from Cairns to Nerang is to train which takes 26h 50m and costs $170 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 5h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 31h 29m.

Where does the Cairns to Nerang bus arrive?

Cairns to Nerang bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Nerang train arrive?

Cairns to Nerang train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Nerang?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Nerang is 1746 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Cairns to Nerang.

Where can I stay near Nerang?

There are 2529+ hotels available in Nerang.

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

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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 International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
5h 36m
$149–653
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
5h 4m
$140–630
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
26h 50m
$175–6,172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
30h 50m
$226–314
Drive 1,746.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Nerangcar 1,746.2 km
20h 34m
$314–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
31h 29m
$294–471

Cairns to Nerang by train

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Distance: 1,492.9 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street in around 26h 50m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.

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