What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Tweed Heads 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 46m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Cairns and Tweed Heads is 1496 km. The road distance is 1780 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 27h 46m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus from?

Cairns to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tweed Heads train from?

Cairns to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 27h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $470 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:29 PM in Cairns and 7:29 PM in Tweed Heads.

Where does the Cairns to Tweed Heads train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tweed Heads is 1780 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2890+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Cairns to Tweed Heads - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads 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
3h 51m
$129–578
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 46m
$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 35m
$251–346
Drive 1,780 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Tweed Headscar 1,780 km
20h 59m
$326–470
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
6h 21m
$155–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
31h 40m
$314–465

Cairns to Tweed Heads by train and bus

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Distance: 1,496.3 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 27h 46m.

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