There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns by plane, bus, train or car
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Airlie Beach to Cairns by bus
The bus journey time between Airlie Beach and Cairns is around 10h and covers a distance of around 661 km. Operated by Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia, the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus service departs from Airlie Beach and arrives in Cairns Central Station. Typically 14 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to train which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to fly which costs $320 - $900 and takes 2h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
It is 485 km from Airlie Beach to Cairns. It is approximately 622.6 km to drive.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $75 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns, including transfers.
Airlie Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Airlie Beach station.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $320 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $300 and takes 10h, you could also train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 29m.
The quickest flight from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Airlie Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
- Distance: 484.9 km
- Duration: 2h 57m
What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
FlexFlight ApS and Skytrans fly from Airlie Beach to Cairns once daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $75 - $100 and the journey takes 10h. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $600
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Proserpine to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $130
- 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
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $65 - $95
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $90 - $130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100 - $300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Advantage
- $100 - $170
- Early Bird
- $120 - $300
- Premium
- $140 - $210
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Cairns is 623 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Airlie Beach to Cairns.
FlexFlight ApS and Skytrans offer flights from Proserpine Airport to Cairns Airport.
There are 701+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $109 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Proserpine Airport is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $100 - $130.