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How to get fromGatton to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 23m
    $142–504

  2. Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    8h 17m
    $137–591

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 35m
    $195–6,539

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    31h 45m
    $245–359

  5. Drive 1,712.5 km

    1. Drive from Gatton to Cairnscar car 1,712.5 km
    20h 13m
    $306–442

  6. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    32h 15m
    $305–689

Gatton to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration27h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatton, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gatton to Cairns Central Station via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 31h 45m.

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