What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park is to bus which costs $230 - $390 and takes 26h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park is to fly which takes 4h and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Noosa National Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Noosa Junction Station station. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 26h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Noosa National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Noosa National Park. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cooroy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.

How far is it from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

The distance between Cairns and Noosa National Park is 1341 km. The road distance is 1574.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Noosa National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park without a car is to train which takes 24h 13m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Noosa National Park bus from?

Cairns to Noosa National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Noosa National Park train from?

Cairns to Noosa National Park train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

The best way to get from Cairns to Noosa National Park is to fly which takes 4h and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 24h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Cairns to Noosa National Park bus arrive?

Cairns to Noosa National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Cairns to Noosa National Park train arrive?

Cairns to Noosa National Park train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cooroy station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Noosa National Park is 1574 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Cairns to Noosa National Park.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Noosa National Park?

Book your Cairns to Noosa National Park bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Noosa National Park?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Noosa National Park.

Cairns to Noosa National Park - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
4h
$242–665
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
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 Nambour station, platform 2train
4. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Heads station, platform 2bus
9h 36m
$138–613
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cooroytrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 13m
$162–5,682
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
26h 30m
$230–390
Drive 1,574.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Fairy Poolscar 1,574.4 km
18h 52m
$279–403
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Heads station, platform 2bus
7h 29m
$148–643
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 Noosa Junction Stationbus
9h 20m
$504–953
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm19
26h 45m
$200–600

Cairns to Noosa National Park by train, bus, and foot

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24h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,341.4 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Noosa National Park, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Cooroy 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,682 and the journey takes 23h 6m.

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