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

The cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $650.

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef and Brisbane is 1414 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Great Barrier Reef and Brisbane?

Brisbane is 30 min ahead of Great Barrier Reef. It is currently 11:46 AM in Great Barrier Reef and 12:16 PM in Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2615+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
4h 15m
$160–626
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
6h 7m
$122–630

Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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2h 26mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Great Barrier Reef to Brisbane.

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Distance: 1,413.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly.

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