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

The cheapest way to get from Noosaville to Cairns is to bus which costs $230 - $330 and takes 28h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Noosaville to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Noosaville and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Noosaville to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Gympie Tce at Quota Park and arriving at Cairns via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Noosaville and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Noosaville to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.

How far is it from Noosaville to Cairns?

The distance between Noosaville and Cairns is 1555 km. The road distance is 1568.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Noosaville to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 32m and costs $160 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Noosaville to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Noosaville to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Noosaville to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Noosaville to Cairns?

The best way to get from Noosaville to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 32m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 27h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Noosaville to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Noosaville to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Noosaville to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Noosaville to Cairns is 1569 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Noosaville to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 954+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park 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 7m
$151–578
Bus, train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gympie Tce at Quota Park to Nambour stationbus
2. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 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 21m
$124–631
Train
1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 32m
$161–6,001
Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 41m
$251–371
Drive 1,568.9 km
1. Drive from Noosaville to Cairnscar 1,568.9 km
18h 43m
$284–410
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 54m
$242–702
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
10h 48m
$420–936
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 6m
$231–321

Noosaville to Cairns by bus and train

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24h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,555.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Noosaville, 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 $250–370 and the journey takes 26h 30m.

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