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

The cheapest way to get from Nanango to Cairns is to bus which costs $260 - $360 and takes 32h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanango to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $500 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Nanango and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Nanango to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Nanango and arriving at Cairns via Caboolture station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 27m.

How far is it from Nanango to Cairns?

The distance between Nanango and Cairns is 1588 km. The road distance is 1566 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanango to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 40m and costs $190 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Nanango to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nanango to Cairns bus from?

Nanango to Cairns bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, depart from Nanango station.

Where does the Nanango to Cairns bus arrive?

Nanango to Cairns bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, arrive at Caboolture station.

Can I drive from Nanango to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanango to Cairns is 1566 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Nanango to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Nanango to Cairns by bus, train, plane, or car

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Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 55m
$177–719
Bus, train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 23m
$172–697
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Take the train from Caboolture to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
27h 40m
$199–6,044
Bus via Sunshine Coast
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
32h 27m
$291–466
Drive 1,566 km
1. Drive from Nanango to Cairnscar 1,566 km
18h 25m
$282–407
Drive to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Drive from Nanango to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)car
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
7h 31m
$524–934
Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
9h 22m
$262–866
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
2. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
32h 49m
$260–355

Nanango to Cairns by bus and train

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27h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,587.6 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Nanango, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Nanango to Cairns via Caboolture, Caboolture station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Landsborough station, stop A, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, and Mooloolaba in around 32h 27m.

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