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

The cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Surfers Paradise is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef and Surfers Paradise is 1515 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Great Barrier Reef to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Great Barrier Reef and Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is 30 min ahead of Great Barrier Reef. It is currently 9:49 PM in Great Barrier Reef and 10:19 PM in Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2765+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

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

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
4h 34m
$135–618
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 7m
$150–650

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

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4h 33mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,515.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.

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