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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    3h 50m
    $130–650

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 28m
    $172–6,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    31h 21m
    $301–477

  4. Drive 1,774.7 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairnscar car 1,774.7 km
    20h 54m
    $315–455

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane OOL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    13h 25m
    $275–762

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    32h 38m
    $222–322

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns Central Station via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 28h 28m.

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