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 - $320 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 6h 4m 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 1365 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 6h 4m 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 fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 24h 32m, you could also bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 27h 41m.

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 955+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
6h 4m
$242–702
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
$124–630
Train
1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 32m
$160–6,000
Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 41m
$250–370
Drive 1,568.9 km
1. Drive from Noosaville to Cairnscar 1,568.9 km
18h 43m
$284–410
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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
$150–578
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
11h 23m
$420–936
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 6m
$230–320

Noosaville to Cairns by bus and train

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Distance: 1,364.7 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, 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.

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