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

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

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  1. Line 605 bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h
    $135–657

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 20m
    $290–6,642

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 15m
    $298–488

  4. Drive 1,792.9 km

    1. Drive from Murwillumbah to Cairnscar car 1,792.9 km
    21h 17m
    $323–466

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    8h 20m
    $146–686

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    33h 5m
    $248–358

Murwillumbah to Cairns by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,525.3 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Murwillumbah to Cairns Central Station via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and Roma Street in around 28h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Murwillumbah to Cairns via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 15m.

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