There are 6 ways to get from Griffith University to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
6h 3m$150–626Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
7h 12m$132–602Train
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 13m$170–6,500Bus via Griffith University station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
30h 42m$250–390Drive 1,688.3 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Cairnscar 1,688.3 km
19h 59m$309–446Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
31h 23m$240–350
Griffith University to Cairns by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Cairns is to bus which costs $240 - $350 and takes 31h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith University station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Griffith University station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith University to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.
The distance between Griffith University and Cairns is 1426 km. The road distance is 1688.3 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 13m and costs $170 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Griffith University to Cairns, including transfers.
Griffith University to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Griffith University to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Griffith University to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,500 and takes 27h 13m, you could also bus via Griffith University station, platform 1, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 30h 42m.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Griffith University to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Griffith University to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to Cairns is 1688 km. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Griffith University to Cairns.
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