What is the cheapest way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $200 - $300 and takes 28h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Peregian Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Peregian Beach to Cairns. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Peregian Beach and arriving at Cairns via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Peregian Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Peregian Beach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.

How far is it from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Peregian Beach and Cairns is 1345 km. The road distance is 1579.2 km.

How do I travel from Peregian Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 34m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peregian Beach to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Peregian Beach to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Peregian Beach to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 25h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Peregian Beach to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Peregian Beach to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peregian Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Peregian Beach to Cairns is 1579 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Peregian Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Peregian Beach 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
5h 31m
$222–702
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 39m
$134–654
Train
1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 34m
$162–6,002
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 45m
$250–410
Drive 1,579.2 km
1. Drive from Peregian Beach to Cairnscar 1,579.2 km
18h 53m
$284–410
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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 14m
$140–676
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 57m
$504–984
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 24m
$200–300

Peregian Beach to Cairns by bus and train

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Distance: 1,344.9 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Peregian Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 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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