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How to get fromCardwell to Great Barrier Reefby train, unknown or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central StationtrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Cairns Central Station to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    4h 49m

  2. Bus, travel (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to CairnsbusCairns
    2. Walk from Williams Esplanade at French Street to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    4h 56m

  3. Bus, travel via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    2. Walk from Williams Esplanade at French Street to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    5h 10m

  4. Train, travel via Kewarra Beach

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central StationtrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Williams Esplanade at French Street to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    5h 36m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to Cairns Central Station then travel to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef via Cairns, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, and Williams Esplanade at French Street in around 4h 56m.

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