What is the cheapest way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns is to bus which costs $210 - $300 and takes 29h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Golden Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Golden Beach station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Cairns via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Golden Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Golden Beach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

How far is it from Golden Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Golden Beach and Cairns is 1499 km. The road distance is 1605.6 km.

How do I travel from Golden Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 26h 16m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Golden Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Golden Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golden Beach to Cairns bus from?

Golden Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Golden Beach to Cairns train from?

Golden Beach to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Golden Beach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Golden Beach to Cairns is to train which takes 26h 16m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Golden Beach to Cairns bus arrive?

Golden Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Golden Beach to Cairns train arrive?

Golden Beach to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Golden Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Golden Beach to Cairns is 1606 km. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Golden Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Cairns.

Golden Beach to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Golden Beach to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 27m
$138–676
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
26h 16m
$162–6,002
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 40m
$250–430
Drive 1,605.6 km
1. Drive from Golden Beach to Cairnscar 1,605.6 km
19h 3m
$288–416
Line 600 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Caloundra station to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
6h 29m
$242–702
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
11h 52m
$498–994
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 58m
$182–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 46m
$210–300

Golden Beach to Cairns by bus and train

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26h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,499.4 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Golden Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $250–430 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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