There are 7 ways to get from Marian to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Mackay
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
6h 52m$272–550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
16h 7m$110–170Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 46m$159–2,794Drive 711.9 km
- Drive from Marian to Cairnscar 711.9 km
8h 29m$152–220Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
- Drive from Marian to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
4h 21m$288–604Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
4h 58m$461–1,565Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sarina to Cairnsbus Cairns
16h 52m$130–300
Marian to Cairns by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marian to Cairns is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 16h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Marian to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $280 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Marian to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Anzac Ave near Daly St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Caneland station, stop A and Sarina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Marian to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Marian and Cairns is 646 km. The road distance is 711.9 km.
The best way to get from Marian to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs $150 - $2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Marian to Cairns, including transfers.
Marian to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sarina station.
Marian to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Marian to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $2,800 and takes 11h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 16h 7m.
What companies run services between Marian, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Mackay to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,652
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–120
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,118
- Heritage Class
- $2,652
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sarina to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
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Marian to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Marian to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marian to Cairns is 712 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Marian to Cairns.
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