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How to get fromMermaid Beach to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    5h 29m
    $132–602

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 32m
    $172–6,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leagues Club Dr at Nerang station HnR to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus bus R770
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 6m
    $252–392

  4. Drive  1,758.2 km

    1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Cairnscar car 1,758.2 km
    20h 46m
    $320–462

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    7h 20m
    $150–628

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    32h 42m
    $242–352

Mermaid Beach to Cairns by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Cairns Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 28h 32m.

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