What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore is to bus which costs $230 - $330 and takes 26h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $280 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Noosa North Shore?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Noosa North Shore. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tewantin Primary School via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Noosa North Shore?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Noosa North Shore. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cooroy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

The distance between Cairns and Noosa North Shore is 1386 km. The road distance is 1573.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Noosa North Shore without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore without a car is to train which takes 23h 30m and costs $210 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Noosa North Shore bus from?

Cairns to Noosa North Shore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Noosa North Shore train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

The best way to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore is to train which takes 23h 30m and costs $210 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $330 and takes 26h 43m.

Where does the Cairns to Noosa North Shore bus arrive?

Cairns to Noosa North Shore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tewantin Primary School station.

Where does the Cairns to Noosa North Shore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Noosa North Shore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Noosa North Shore is 1573 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Cairns to Noosa North Shore.

Where can I stay near Noosa North Shore?

There are 2203+ hotels available in Noosa North Shore.

Cairns to Noosa North Shore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Noosa North Shore by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus
5h 1m
$289–721
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 Gympie Tce at James Duke Bridgebus
9h 42m
$167–662
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cooroytrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 30m
$216–5,751
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Tewantin Primary Schoolbus Pm19
26h 43m
$237–325
Drive 1,573.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Noosa North Shorecar 1,573.5 km
18h 55m
$281–405
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 Gympie Tce at James Duke Bridgebus
7h 35m
$177–689
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 38m
$538–1,004
Bus via Noosa Junction Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
26h 49m
$293–461

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Distance: 1,385.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Noosa North Shore, QLD, Australia?

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. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Tewantin Primary School once daily. Tickets cost $200–290 and the journey takes 26h 30m.

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