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

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 690 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeCNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1train
    3. Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Societybus
    5h 31m
    $133–476

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to CaboolturetrainSpirit of Queensland
    26h 17m
    $85–5,985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Burpengary Bruce HighwaybusPm19
    29h 26m
    $221–307

  4. Drive 1,656.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Redcliffecar1,656.4 km
    19h 32m
    $322–465

  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
    $130–604

  6. Bus via Roma Street busway, platform 1 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    32h 27m
    $267–640

Cairns to Redcliffe by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Redcliffe, 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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