What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.

How far is it from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

The distance between Cairns and Sanctuary Cove is 1484 km. The road distance is 1740.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 27h 23m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Sanctuary Cove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Sanctuary Cove train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

The best way to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 27h 23m and costs $170 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $490 and takes 31h 58m.

Where does the Cairns to Sanctuary Cove bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Sanctuary Cove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Sanctuary Cove is 1740 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove.

Where can I stay near Sanctuary Cove?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.

Cairns to Sanctuary Cove - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Sanctuary Cove 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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
6h 18m
$150–650
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
6h 21m
$138–620
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
27h 23m
$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 Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
31h 31m
$226–314
Drive 1,740.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Sanctuary Covecar 1,740.2 km
20h 34m
$312–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
31h 58m
$298–487

Cairns to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus

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27h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,483.9 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 27h 23m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.

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