What is the cheapest way to get from Donovan Point to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Donovan Point to Cairns is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Donovan Point to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Donovan Point to Cairns is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $140 - $210.

How far is it from Donovan Point to Cairns?

The distance between Donovan Point and Cairns is 506 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.

How do I travel from Donovan Point to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Donovan Point to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Donovan Point to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Donovan Point to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Donovan Point to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Donovan Point to Cairns is 181 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Donovan Point to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

Donovan Point to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Donovan Point to Cairns by bus, car, or car ferry

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 PK's to CairnsCairns
3h 3m
$144–202
Drive 180.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Donovan Point to Cairns180.6 km
4h 50m
$35–51
Drive, car ferry, bus
1. Drive from Donovan Point to Daintree River Ferry North
2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferry
3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Port Douglas
4. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
3h 40m
$45–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donovan Point to Cairns.

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Distance: 506.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Donovan Point, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from PK's to Cairns 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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