What is the cheapest way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns is to bus which costs $210 - $300 and takes 29h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Wurtulla and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Wurtulla to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Nicklin Way at Wurtulla Shopping Village and arriving at Cairns via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Wurtulla and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Wurtulla to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.

How far is it from Wurtulla to Cairns?

The distance between Wurtulla and Cairns is 1508 km. The road distance is 1604 km.

How do I travel from Wurtulla to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $230 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Wurtulla to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Wurtulla to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wurtulla to Cairns bus from?

Wurtulla to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Wurtulla to Cairns train from?

Wurtulla to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train, bus or fly from Wurtulla to Cairns?

The best way to get from Wurtulla to Cairns is to train which takes 24h 1m and costs $230 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 28h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Wurtulla to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wurtulla to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wurtulla to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Wurtulla to Cairns is 1604 km. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Wurtulla to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

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

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

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
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
7h 41m
$140–676
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 7m
$134–654
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 1m
$234–6,087
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
28h 26m
$250–420
Drive 1,604 km
1. Drive from Wurtulla to Cairnscar 1,604 km
19h 3m
$289–417
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
5h 52m
$222–702
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
11h 38m
$508–994
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
29h 33m
$210–300

Wurtulla to Cairns by bus

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29h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,507.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Wurtulla, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $250–420 and the journey takes 27h 4m.

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