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How to get fromParkwood to Cairnsby tram, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Parkwood to Cairns by tram, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Parkwood East station, platform 2 to Christine Avenue station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h 9m
    $132–652

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 39m
    $172–6,502

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    31h 58m
    $222–322

  4. Drive 1,744.4 km

    1. Drive from Parkwood to Cairnscar car 1,744.4 km
    20h 36m
    $310–447

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 27m
    $140–678

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 14m
    $270–450

Parkwood to Cairns by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Parkwood station, platform 1 to Cairns Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 27h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uplands Dr at Brushwood Ridge Reserve to Cairns via Nind St near Chapel St, Southport, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 14m.

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