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How to get fromCairns to Deception Bayby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Deception Bay by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 665 bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeCNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
    3. Take the bus from Rothwell station to Maine Tce near Union Stbus
    5h 40m
    $133–476

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to CaboolturetrainSpirit of Queensland
    25h 43m
    $85–5,985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Burpengary Bruce HighwaybusPm19
    28h 52m
    $221–307

  4. Drive 1,646.5 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Deception Baycar1,646.5 km
    19h 22m
    $320–462

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeCNS - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    8h 3m
    $129–603

  6. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    32h 6m
    $267–640

Cairns to Deception Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Deception Bay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Caboolture 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–5,984 and the journey takes 24h 31m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Burpengary Bruce Highway once daily. Tickets cost $220–310 and the journey takes 28h 15m.

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