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How to get fromMarian to Cairnsby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Marian to Cairns by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 46m
    $159–2,794

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    16h 7m
    $100–150

  3. Drive 711.9 km

    1. Drive from Marian to Cairnscar car 711.9 km
    8h 29m
    $129–185

  4. Fly from Mackay

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    7h 18m
    $260–550

  5. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    16h 52m
    $130–290

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Marian to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    5h 2m
    $311–2,745

  7. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    5h 39m
    $400–1,704

Marian to Cairns by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,652 and the journey takes 11h 27m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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