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How to get fromGatton to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatton to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 36m
    $179–623

  2. Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    8h 30m
    $152–676

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatton to Roma Streettrain train Westlander
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h
    $187–6,860

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    30h 55m
    $290–447

  5. Drive  1,712.1 km

    1. Drive from Gatton to Cairnscar car 1,712.1 km
    20h 12m
    $310–448

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    31h 45m
    $270–397

Gatton to Cairns by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Gatton, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Gatton to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street in around 29h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatton to Cairns via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 30h 55m.

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