What is the cheapest way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $190 - $400.

How far is it from Alva Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Alva Beach and Cairns is 399 km. The road distance is 446.3 km.

How do I travel from Alva Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Alva Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Alva Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Train or bus from Alva Beach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Alva Beach to Cairns is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $1,700 and takes 8h 4m.

Can I drive from Alva Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Alva Beach to Cairns is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Alva Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

Alva Beach to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Alva Beach to Cairns by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Alva Beach to Townsville Airport (TSV)
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
3h 42m
$191–400
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
8h 4m
$68–1,655
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ayr to CairnsCairns
7h 2m
$115–213
Drive 446.3 km
1. Drive from Alva Beach to Cairns446.3 km
5h 27m
$87–126
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairns Central StationPm16
7h 17m
$105–143

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

35Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Alva Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ayr to Cairns once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $22–1,566 and the journey takes 7h 46m.

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