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

The cheapest way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $130 - $490 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Buderim and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Buderim to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Main St at Buderim Mountain Primary School and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Maroochydore Sixth Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 37m.

How far is it from Buderim to Cairns?

The distance between Buderim and Cairns is 1346 km. The road distance is 1590.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Buderim to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 25h 2m and costs $80 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Buderim to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buderim to Cairns bus from?

Buderim to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Train, bus or fly from Buderim to Cairns?

The best way to get from Buderim to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $6,000 and takes 25h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $310 and takes 29h 37m.

Where does the Buderim to Cairns bus arrive?

Buderim to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Buderim to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Buderim to Cairns is 1591 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Buderim to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Buderim to Cairns - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Railbus

There are 9 ways to get from Buderim to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)MCY - CNS
6h 1m
$182–702
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
25h 2m
$80–6,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Cairns Central StationPm16
29h 37m
$212–302
Drive 1,590.6 km
1. Drive from Buderim to Cairns1,590.6 km
18h 49m
$309–446
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
8h
$130–486
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
10h 35m
$124–554
Train, Railbus to Hervey Bay, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough West
2. Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centre
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)HVB - CNS
12h 17m
$418–1,500
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
10h 37m
$214–586
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to CairnsCairns
29h 58m
$252–652

Buderim to Cairns by bus and train

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25h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,345.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Jetstar flies from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–5,782 and the journey takes 23h 34m.

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