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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ingham is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ingham is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Ingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Ingham. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Ingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Ingham. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Cairns to Ingham?

The distance between Cairns and Ingham is 266 km. The road distance is 234.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Ingham without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90.

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

The bus from Cairns to Ingham takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ingham bus from?

Cairns to Ingham bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Ingham train from?

Cairns to Ingham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Ingham?

The best way to get from Cairns to Ingham is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $900 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Cairns to Ingham bus arrive?

Cairns to Ingham bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ingham station.

Where does the Cairns to Ingham train arrive?

Cairns to Ingham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ingham station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Ingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Ingham is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cairns to Ingham.

Where can I stay near Ingham?

There are 12+ hotels available in Ingham.

Cairns to Ingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Ingham by bus (Greyhound), 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 Cairns to Inghambus Townsville / ...
4h
$40–90
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 23m
$12–867
Drive 234.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Inghamcar 234.6 km
2h 49m
$44–63
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Inghamcar
3h 28m
$194–445

Cairns to Ingham by bus

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Distance: 265.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Ingham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 4h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. 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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