What is the cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $130 - $700 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Noosa Heads and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Noosa Junction Station station and arriving at Cairns. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Noosa Heads and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Noosa Heads to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.

How far is it from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

The distance between Noosa Heads and Cairns is 1367 km. The road distance is 1573 km.

How do I travel from Noosa Heads to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 43m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Noosa Heads to Cairns bus from?

Noosa Heads to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Noosa Heads to Cairns train from?

Noosa Heads to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cooroy station.

Train or bus from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 43m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Noosa Heads to Cairns bus arrive?

Noosa Heads to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Noosa Heads to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Noosa Heads to Cairns is 1573 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Noosa Heads to Cairns.

How do I get a bus ticket from Noosa Heads to Cairns?

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Noosa Heads to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Noosa Heads to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 36m
$240–700
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus
2. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 50m
$138–676
Train
1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 43m
$160–6,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
26h 30m
$200–600
Drive 1,573 km
1. Drive from Noosa Heads to Cairnscar 1,573 km
18h 48m
$281–406
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
9h 42m
$496–982
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
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 34m
$199–742

Noosa Heads to Cairns by bus and train

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24h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,367.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,682 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $250–420 and the journey takes 26h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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