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How to get fromVarsity Lakes to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    5h 18m
    $130–600

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 41m
    $170–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus bus R770
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    31h 39m
    $252–392

  4. Drive  1,762.9 km

    1. Drive from Varsity Lakes to Cairnscar car 1,762.9 km
    20h 47m
    $321–463

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 25m
    $151–628

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    31h 51m
    $240–350

Varsity Lakes to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration27h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street in around 27h 41m.

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