There are 6 ways to get from Marsden to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
6h 13m$150–678Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
6h 54m$132–602Train
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 32m$172–6,502Bus via Springwood station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Springwood station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward Stbus 555
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
31h 16m$232–382Drive 1,704.6 km
- Drive from Marsden to Cairnscar 1,704.6 km
20h 13m$304–439Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
32h 7m$242–352
Marsden to Cairns by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marsden to Cairns is to bus via Springwood station, platform 1 which costs $230 - $390 and takes 31h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Marsden to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Marsden to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Homestead St near Galahad St and arriving at Cairns via Springwood station, platform 1 and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Marsden station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Loganlea station, platform 2 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Marsden and Cairns is 1448 km. The road distance is 1704.6 km.
The best way to get from Marsden to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs $170 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Marsden to Cairns, including transfers.
Marsden to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Springwood station, platform 1.
Marsden to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Marsden to Cairns is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs $170 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Springwood station, platform 1, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 31h 16m.
What companies run services between Marsden, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Homestead St near Galahad St to Cairns via Springwood station, platform 2, Springwood station, platform 1, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 31h 16m.
- 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 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,400
Bus from Springwood station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Marsden to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St station.
Marsden to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marsden to Cairns is 1705 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Marsden to Cairns.
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