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How to get fromMarsden to Cairnsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Marsden to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 3m
    $140–676

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h 40m
    $132–652

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 25m
    $172–6,502

  4. Bus via Springwood station, platform 1

    1. Take the bus from Springwood station, platform 1 to Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward Stbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    31h 11m
    $252–432

  5. Drive 1,704.6 km

    1. Drive from Marsden to Cairnscar car 1,704.6 km
    20h 13m
    $306–443

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    31h 54m
    $222–322

Marsden to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,448 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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 11m.

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