What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns is to bus which costs $200 - $290 and takes 27h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain Creek and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Cairns. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain Creek and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain Creek to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.

How far is it from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

The distance between Mountain Creek and Cairns is 1508 km. The road distance is 1596.5 km.

How do I travel from Mountain Creek to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 29m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain Creek to Cairns bus from?

Mountain Creek to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Mountain Creek to Cairns train from?

Mountain Creek to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

The best way to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns is to train which takes 25h 29m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 27h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Mountain Creek to Cairns bus arrive?

Mountain Creek to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Mountain Creek to Cairns train arrive?

Mountain Creek to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain Creek to Cairns is 1596 km. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Mountain Creek to Cairns.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mountain Creek to Cairns?

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There are 7 ways to get from Mountain Creek to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 5m
$139–676
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 32m
$134–654
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 29m
$162–6,002
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 4m
$200–290
Drive 1,596.5 km
1. Drive from Mountain Creek to Cairnscar 1,596.5 km
18h 56m
$285–412
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 31m
$242–702
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 16m
$501–990

Mountain Creek to Cairns by bus and train

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25h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,507.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Mountain Creek, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $250–420 and the journey takes 27h 4m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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