There are 6 ways to get from Carbrook to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
6h 1m$197–733Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
6h 27m$180–658Train
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Bnbr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 33m$219–6,557Bus
- Take the bus from Loganholme, stop B to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward Stbus 555
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
30h 46m$263–418Drive 1,710.3 km
- Drive from Carbrook to Cairnscar 1,710.3 km
20h 13m$305–440Train, bus
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Bnbr / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
31h 43m$289–407
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbrook to Cairns is to bus which costs $260 - $420 and takes 30h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carbrook to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbrook to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Loganholme, stop B and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbrook station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Beenleigh station, platform 2 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
The distance between Carbrook and Cairns is 1465 km. The road distance is 1710.3 km.
The best way to get from Carbrook to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 33m and costs $210 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Carbrook to Cairns, including transfers.
Carbrook to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Loganholme, stop B station.
Carbrook to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, depart from Beenleigh station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Carbrook to Cairns is to train which takes 27h 33m and costs $210 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 30h 46m.
What companies run services between Carbrook, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Carbrook to Cairns Central Station via Beenleigh station, platform 2 and Roma Street in around 27h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carbrook to Cairns via Loganholme, stop B, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 30h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,400
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Translink
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Loganholme, stop B to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Carbrook to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St station.
Carbrook to Cairns train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbrook to Cairns is 1710 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Carbrook to Cairns.
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