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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $35 - $55.
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.
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.
The distance between Cardwell and Cairns is 209 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Cardwell to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Cardwell to Cairns takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Cardwell to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cardwell station.
Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.
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.
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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- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–668
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $9–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $45–70
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardwell to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cairns is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cardwell to Cairns.
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