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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cairns. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Cairns?

The distance between Cardwell and Cairns is 209 km. The road distance is 182 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $70.

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

The bus from Cardwell to Cairns takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Cairns train from?

Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Cairns is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $700 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Cardwell to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardwell to Cairns train arrive?

Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cairns is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cardwell to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 990+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cardwell to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardwell to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Cardwell to Cairns by bus

32Weekly Buses

2h 55mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.8 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cardwell to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $9–668 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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