What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach is to bus and train which costs $220 - $320 and takes 31h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Palm Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Palm Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.

How far is it from Cairns to Palm Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Palm Beach is 1500 km. The road distance is 1768.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Palm Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach without a car is to train which takes 27h 26m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Palm Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cairns to Palm Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Palm Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Palm Beach train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Palm Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 27h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Cairns to Palm Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Palm Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Palm Beach is 1768 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Cairns to Palm Beach.

Where can I stay near Palm Beach?

There are 2999+ hotels available in Palm Beach.

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
4h 1m
$135–618
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
27h 26m
$176–6,173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
31h 11m
$226–314
Drive 1,768.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Palm Beachcar 1,768.1 km
20h 51m
$317–458
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 51m
$151–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
31h 30m
$292–478

Cairns to Palm Beach by train and bus

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Distance: 1,500.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Palm Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 27h 26m.

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