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

The cheapest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $310 - $550.

How far is it from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Balgal Beach and Cairns is 327 km. The road distance is 298.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Balgal Beach to Cairns is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Balgal Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 998+ hotels available in Cairns.

Balgal Beach to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rollingstone to Cairns Central StationPm16
5h
$63–92
Drive 298.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balgal Beach to Cairns298.7 km
3h 43m
$58–83
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Balgal Beach to Ingham
2. Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
5h 18m
$276–1,212
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Balgal Beach to Townsville-Airport-TSV
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
3h 2m
$310–536

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

29Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns.

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Distance: 326.8 km
Duration: 5h

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Rollingstone to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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