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How to get fromSt George to Cairnsby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    34h 5m
    $281–6,652

  2. Fly from St. George Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SGO - CNS
    42h 25m
    $210–850

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    37h 25m
    $381–552

  4. Drive  1,549.1 km

    1. Drive from St George to Cairnscar car 1,549.1 km
    17h 44m
    $280–404

  5. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    38h 15m
    $351–502

  6. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    12h 57m
    $260–728

  7. Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St George to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus bus
    3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MRZ - CNS
    15h 19m
    $326–1,086

  8. Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    14h 41m
    $233–781

St George to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213 km
  • Duration: 34h 5m

What companies run services between St George, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from St George to Cairns via Brisbane City and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 37h 25m. Alternatively, Regional Express, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week.

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