What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Garbutt?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Garbutt is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Garbutt?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Garbutt is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Garbutt?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Garbutt. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Peel St at Lancaster Street via Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Cairns to Garbutt?

The distance between Cairns and Garbutt is 292 km. The road distance is 342.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Garbutt without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Garbutt without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Cairns to Garbutt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Garbutt bus from?

Cairns to Garbutt bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Garbutt?

The best way to get from Cairns to Garbutt is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Cairns to Garbutt bus arrive?

Cairns to Garbutt bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Garbutt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Garbutt is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cairns to Garbutt.

Where can I stay near Garbutt?

There are 500+ hotels available in Garbutt.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Garbutt by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
2h 5m
$170–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
6h
$42–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 41m
$48–1,269
Drive 342.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Garbuttcar 342.4 km
4h 5m
$61–88
Bus via Breakwater Terminal
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
6h 37m
$56–77

Cairns to Garbutt by train and bus

4Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.6 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Garbutt, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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