What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland is to ferry and fly which costs $300 - $480 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland?

The fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland is to ferry and fly which takes 5h and costs $300 - $480.

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef and Queensland is 331 km.

How do I travel from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland without a car?

The best way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 27h 32m and costs $280 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Queensland?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Queensland.

Great Barrier Reef to Queensland - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
5h
$304–474
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 32m
$283–6,613
Ferry, bus via Cairns
1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
30h 52m
$373–553
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
32h 7m
$392–762

Great Barrier Reef to Queensland by foot, ferry, bus, and train

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27h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.5 km
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Queensland. However, you can walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the line 111 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, then take the line 222 bus to Townsville City bus hub Stop B. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef to Roma Street via Great Barrier Reef Green Island, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, Cairns Central Terminus, and Cairns Central Station in around 27h 32m.

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