There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Georgetown by bus or car
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Cairns to Georgetown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Georgetown is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Georgetown is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Georgetown. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Cairns and Georgetown is 418 km. The road distance is 374.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Georgetown without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $85 - $130.
The bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cairns to Georgetown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Georgetown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Georgetown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Georgetown is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cairns to Georgetown.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Georgetown, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
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- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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