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How to get fromDeception Bay to Great Barrier Reefby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Deception Bay to Great Barrier Reef by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 7m
    $150–628

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    8h 30m
    $124–604

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Deception Bay, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) hourly.

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