What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes is to bus and train which costs $220 - $320 and takes 30h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Christine Ave at Regensberg Close via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Varsity Lakes 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 26h 51m.

How far is it from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

The distance between Cairns and Varsity Lakes is 1510 km. The road distance is 1762.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Varsity Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 26h 51m and costs $170 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Varsity Lakes bus from?

Cairns to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Varsity Lakes train from?

Cairns to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

The best way to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 26h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 31h 38m.

Where does the Cairns to Varsity Lakes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Varsity Lakes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Varsity Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Varsity Lakes is 1763 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Cairns to Varsity Lakes.

Where can I stay near Varsity Lakes?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.

Cairns to Varsity Lakes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Varsity Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
4h 10m
$137–628
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 / ...
26h 51m
$175–6,172
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 / ...
30h 36m
$225–313
Drive 1,762.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Varsity Lakescar 1,762.7 km
20h 49m
$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 22m
$149–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
31h 38m
$294–476

Cairns to Varsity Lakes by train

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Distance: 1,510.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, 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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street in around 26h 51m.

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