What is the cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $230 - $330 and takes 28h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Coolum Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Cairns. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Cairns via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Coolum Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.

How far is it from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Coolum Beach and Cairns is 1340 km. The road distance is 1580.4 km.

How do I travel from Coolum Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 57m and costs $230 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Cairns bus from?

Coolum Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Cairns train from?

Coolum Beach to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $6,500 and takes 23h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 27h 54m.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Cairns bus arrive?

Coolum Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Cairns train arrive?

Coolum Beach to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Coolum Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Cairns is 1580 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Coolum Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1043+ hotels available in Cairns.

Coolum Beach to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
4h 7m
$242–802
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 31m
$126–632
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 57m
$239–6,093
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 54m
$250–390
Drive 1,580.4 km
1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Cairnscar 1,580.4 km
18h 53m
$340–491
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 9m
$162–630
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 55m
$420–986
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 33m
$230–330

Coolum Beach to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 1,340 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) twice a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m.

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