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How to get fromRunaway Bay to Cairnsby bus, tram, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 719 bus, tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Griffith University, platform 4bus bus
    2. Take the tram from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    6h 23m
    $132–652

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 1m
    $172–6,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop A to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus bus R773
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 9m
    $232–382

  4. Drive 1,744.7 km

    1. Drive from Runaway Bay to Cairnscar car 1,744.7 km
    20h 37m
    $307–444

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 49m
    $140–678

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hope Island station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    32h 11m
    $242–352

Runaway Bay to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,530.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Cairns Central Station via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 28h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Cairns via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, stop A, Boggo Road station, platform 4, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 9m.

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