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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Meringa is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Meringa is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Meringa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR and arriving at Cairns Rd at George Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Meringa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Gordonvale. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Meringa?

The distance between Cairns and Meringa is 22 km. The road distance is 21.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Meringa without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $160.

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

The train from Cairns Central Station to Gordonvale takes 26 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Meringa bus from?

Cairns to Meringa bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Meringa train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Meringa?

The best way to get from Cairns to Meringa is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $22 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Cairns to Meringa bus arrive?

Cairns to Meringa bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairns Rd at George Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Meringa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Meringa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Meringa is 21 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Cairns to Meringa.

Where can I stay near Meringa?

There are 498+ hotels available in Meringa.

Cairns to Meringa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Meringa by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to GordonvaleSpirit of Queensland
26 min
$1–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Cairns Rd at George Street150E / ...
42 min
$1–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Meringa21.5 km
18 min
$55–70
Drive 21.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Meringa21.5 km
18 min
$5–6

Cairns to Meringa by train

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Distance: 21.6 km
Duration: 26 min

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Gordonvale 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–160 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Cairns Rd at George Street hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 42 min. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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