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How to get fromGold Coast to Great Barrier Reefby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gold Coast to Great Barrier Reef by plane or train

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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
    5h 53m
    $132–652

  2. 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
    7h 15m
    $140–678

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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