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How to get fromCairns to Southportby plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Queen Street station, platform 1tram tram
    4h 36m
    $134–611

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    26h 57m
    $176–6,173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus bus Pm11
    30h 40m
    $286–464

  4. Drive 1,747.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Southportcar car 1,747.7 km
    20h 37m
    $310–447

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 28m
    $148–643

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    30h 42m
    $226–314

Cairns to Southport by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,519.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 26h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Southport via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 30h 40m.

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