What is the cheapest way to get from Kingaroy to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Kingaroy to Cairns is to bus which costs $260 - $360 and takes 33h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kingaroy to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Kingaroy to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $500 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kingaroy and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingaroy to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Kingaroy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Caboolture station, stop B and Burpengary Bruce Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 29m.

How far is it from Kingaroy to Cairns?

The distance between Kingaroy and Cairns is 1612 km. The road distance is 1547.3 km.

How do I travel from Kingaroy to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Kingaroy to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 5m and costs $200 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Kingaroy to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Kingaroy to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingaroy to Cairns bus from?

Kingaroy to Cairns bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, depart from Kingaroy station.

Where does the Kingaroy to Cairns bus arrive?

Kingaroy to Cairns bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, arrive at Caboolture station.

Can I drive from Kingaroy to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingaroy to Cairns is 1547 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Kingaroy to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Kingaroy to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kingaroy to Cairns by bus, train, plane, or car

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Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Kingaroy to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 36m
$181–724
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingaroy to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 5m
$203–6,049
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingaroy to Caboolturebus
2. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
33h 29m
$264–360
Drive 1,547.3 km
1. Drive from Kingaroy to Cairnscar 1,547.3 km
18h 16m
$279–402
Drive to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Drive from Kingaroy to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)car
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
7h 50m
$526–938
Bus, train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kingaroy to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
11h
$224–949
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Kingaroy to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5train
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
33h 37m
$314–500

Kingaroy to Cairns by bus and train

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28h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,612.1 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Kingaroy, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Kingaroy to Cairns Central Station via Caboolture, Caboolture station, stop B, Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, and Burpengary Bruce Highway in around 33h 29m.

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