There are 5 ways to get from Coogee to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
5h 49m$138–577Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
41h 42m$155–6,749Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
46h 14m$350–623Drive 2,405.3 km
- Drive from Coogee to Cairns2,405.3 km
27h 41m$472–681Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2d 1h$340–503
Coogee to Cairns by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coogee to Cairns is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Coogee to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Coogee to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Coogee station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Randwick station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 42m.
The distance between Coogee and Cairns is 1999 km. The road distance is 2405.3 km.
The best way to get from Coogee to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 42m and costs $150 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Coogee to Cairns, including transfers.
Coogee to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Coogee to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Coogee to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $7,000 and takes 41h 42m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 46h 14m.
What companies run services between Coogee, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Randwick station to Cairns Central Station via Central Chalmers Street station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 42m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–390
- AChoice
- $85–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Coogee to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Cairns is 1h behind Coogee. It is currently 3:45 AM in Coogee and 2:45 AM in Cairns.
Coogee to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coogee to Cairns is 2405 km. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Coogee to Cairns.
There are 997+ hotels available in Cairns.












