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

The cheapest way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $130 - $430 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Marcoola and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Marcoola to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Noosa Heads Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

How far is it from Marcoola to Cairns?

The distance between Marcoola and Cairns is 1331 km. The road distance is 1586.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Marcoola to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 23h 54m and costs $130 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Marcoola to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marcoola to Cairns bus from?

Marcoola to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Marcoola to Cairns?

The best way to get from Marcoola to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $6,500 and takes 23h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 28h 43m.

Where does the Marcoola to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marcoola to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Marcoola to Cairns is 1587 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Marcoola to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

Marcoola to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
4h 43m
$110–600
Train
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 54m
$131–6,061
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 43m
$200–300
Drive 1,586.9 km
1. Drive from Marcoola to Cairnscar 1,586.9 km
18h 58m
$287–415
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 34m
$130–426
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Cairnsbus Cairns
29h 13m
$240–600

Marcoola to Cairns by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 43mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,330.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Marcoola, 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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