What is the cheapest way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns is to bus which costs $210 - $310 and takes 30h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $220 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Pelican Waters and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Pelican Waters to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Pelican Waters Shopping Centre and arriving at Cairns via Caloundra station and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Pelican Waters and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Pelican Waters to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.

How far is it from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

The distance between Pelican Waters and Cairns is 1367 km. The road distance is 1608.3 km.

How do I travel from Pelican Waters to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 3m and costs $240 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pelican Waters to Cairns bus from?

Pelican Waters to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Pelican Waters to Cairns train from?

Pelican Waters to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

The best way to get from Pelican Waters to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 3m and costs $240 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $260 - $450 and takes 29h 13m.

Where does the Pelican Waters to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pelican Waters to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pelican Waters to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Pelican Waters to Cairns is 1608 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Pelican Waters to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Cairns.

Pelican Waters to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus, and plane

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

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Line 600 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Caloundra station to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
7h 1m
$222–702
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 42m
$140–676
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 3m
$245–6,101
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
29h 13m
$262–442
Drive 1,608.3 km
1. Drive from Pelican Waters to Cairnscar 1,608.3 km
19h 5m
$289–417
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
12h 26m
$510–1,000
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
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
11h 12m
$182–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
30h 19m
$212–302

Pelican Waters to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 1,367.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Pelican Waters, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $260–440 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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