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How to get fromGold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    4h 28m
    $132–652

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 36m
    $172–6,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 16m
    $273–446

  4. Drive 1,758.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 1,758.9 km
    20h 50m
    $312–451

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    5h 50m
    $141–679

  6. Train, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WTB - CNS
    10h 30m
    $599–837

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    33h 46m
    $222–322

Gold Coast to Cairns Airport (CNS) by tram, train, and shuttle

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Cairns Airport via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 29h 36m.

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