What is the cheapest way to get from Nambour to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Nambour to Cairns is to bus which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nambour to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Nambour to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Nambour and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Nambour station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Cooroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nambour and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h 34m.

How far is it from Nambour to Cairns?

The distance between Nambour and Cairns is 1503 km. The road distance is 1577.4 km.

How do I travel from Nambour to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Nambour to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 34m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Nambour to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Nambour to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nambour to Cairns bus from?

Nambour to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cooroy station.

Where do I catch the Nambour to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nambour to Cairns?

The best way to get from Nambour to Cairns is to train which takes 23h 34m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Nambour to Cairns bus arrive?

Nambour to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Nambour to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nambour to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Nambour to Cairns is 1577 km. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Nambour to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Nambour to Cairns?

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Nambour to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Railbus

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There are 8 ways to get from Nambour to Cairns by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
6h 42m
$138–674
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 34m
$160–5,782
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 35m
$200–290
Drive 1,577.4 km
1. Drive from Nambour to Cairnscar 1,577.4 km
18h 42m
$284–410
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
6h 14m
$222–702
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 15m
$180–710
Train, Railbus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centrebus
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 49m
$517–1,520
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Cairnsbus Cairns
28h 56m
$260–600

Nambour to Cairns by train

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23h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,503.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Nambour, 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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cooroy to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–290 and the journey takes 26h 50m.

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