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

The cheapest way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $200 - $300 and takes 29h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Marcoola and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Marcoola to Cairns. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue and arriving at Cairns via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Marcoola and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Marcoola to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.

How far is it from Marcoola to Cairns?

The distance between Marcoola and Cairns is 1331 km. The road distance is 1586.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Marcoola to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 54m and costs $210 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Marcoola to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marcoola to Cairns bus from?

Marcoola to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Marcoola to Cairns train from?

Marcoola to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Marcoola to Cairns?

The best way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $230 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $6,500 and takes 23h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 28h 4m.

Where does the Marcoola to Cairns bus arrive?

Marcoola to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Marcoola to Cairns train arrive?

Marcoola to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Marcoola to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Marcoola to Cairns is 1587 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Marcoola to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Marcoola to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromMarcoola to Cairns

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Marcoola 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 Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
4h 43m
$230–700
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 21m
$134–654
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 54m
$211–6,061
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 4m
$240–400
Drive 1,586.9 km
1. Drive from Marcoola to Cairnscar 1,586.9 km
18h 59m
$285–412
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 55m
$140–676
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
11h 16m
$364–984
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 9m
$200–300

Marcoola to Cairns by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 9mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marcoola to Cairns.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,330.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.