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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Forrest Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Forrest Beach is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Cairns to Forrest Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Forrest Beach is 285 km. The road distance is 250 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Forrest Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cairns to Forrest Beach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns to Forrest Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Forrest Beach is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $1,000 and takes 4h 37m.

Can I drive from Cairns to Forrest Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Forrest Beach is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cairns to Forrest Beach.

Where can I stay near Forrest Beach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Forrest Beach.

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

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to InghamTownsville / ...
4h 16m
$128–188
Drive 250 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns to Forrest Beach250 km
3h 6m
$49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to InghamSpirit of Queensland
4h 37m
$87–961
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CNS - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Forrest Beach
3h 58m
$207–404
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to InghamPm19
4h 26m
$122–158

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Distance: 285.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Ingham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–867 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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