Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street

Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street

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Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street Schedule

Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 07:00 - 07:45AUD 276.75
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 08:35 - 19:18AUD 221.40

Transportation from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street

Cheapest Transport$68
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure6:45 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1675 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street

Travelling between Cairns and Brisbane Roma Street is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 254.02 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 144.49.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Cairns and Brisbane Roma Street depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Brisbane Roma Street. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 20m to reach Brisbane Roma Street.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street?

Travelling between Cairns and Brisbane Roma Street can be as cheap as USD 144.49 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 254.02 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Brisbane Roma Street ?

  • 2 from Cairns to Brisbane starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairns to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 67.87.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairns and Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Brisbane overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Brisbane

Queensland Rail

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Brisbane Roma Street?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 44% took a train
  • 44% opted for a bus
  • 12% decided to fly