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How to get fromGold Coast to Ellis Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Ellis Beach 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 45m
    $216–722

  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
    28h 35m
    $262–6,622

  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 2m
    $311–463

  4. Drive  1,780.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Ellis Beachcar car 1,780.4 km
    21h 8m
    $322–464

  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
    6h 5m
    $246–698

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    33h 55m
    $296–718

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,536.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Ellis Beach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 28h 35m.

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