Cairns to Noosa

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Cairns to Noosa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Flexible	07:00	10:50	$290.98
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	07:00	10:50	$279.50
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	07:00	10:50	$270.89

How to get from Cairns to Noosa

Travelling between Cairns and Noosa is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 418.24 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 154.53.

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

It can take you anywhere between 24 and 28 hours to travel between Cairns and Noosa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Noosa. Train will bring you to your destination in 23h 6m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 50m to reach Noosa.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Noosa?

Travelling between Cairns and Noosa can be as cheap as USD 154.53 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 418.24 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Noosa ?

1 from Cairns to Noosa starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop
1 from Cairns to Noosa starting from 07:40 Cairns until 07:40 Cairns

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Noosa.

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

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Noosa 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 Noosa

Greyhound Australia

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 Noosa?

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

71% took a train
29% opted for a bus

Transportation from Cairns to Noosa

Trains

$ 154.24
Buses

$ 418.24
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Noosa

Cheapest Transport	$155
Fastest Transport	23h 6m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	7:40 AM
Departures per day	2
Distance	1155 kilometers
Transport Companies	Greyhound Australia