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How to get fromCoffs Harbour to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    7h 30m
    $550–1,100

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    31h 35m
    $211–6,673

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    34h 55m
    $291–444

  4. Drive  2,059.5 km

    1. Drive from Coffs Harbour to Cairnscar car 2,059.5 km
    23h 50m
    $374–539

  5. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    40h 5m
    $311–448

Coffs Harbour to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration31h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,677 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 31h 35m.

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