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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Great Barrier Reefby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Great Barrier Reef by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCY - CNS
    5h 1m
    $240–700

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    8h 57m
    $140–676

  3. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HVB - CNS
    11h 15m
    $494–984

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,338.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week.

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