What is the cheapest way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Forrest Beach and Cairns is 282 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.

How do I travel from Forrest Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Train or bus from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $1,000 and takes 4h 41m.

Can I drive from Forrest Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Forrest Beach to Cairns is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Forrest Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

Forrest Beach to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Forrest Beach to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Ingham to CairnsCairns
4h 25m
$127–187
Drive 249.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Forrest Beach to Cairns249.6 km
3h 6m
$49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
4h 41m
$90–992
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Forrest Beach to Townsville Airport (TSV)
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
3h 48m
$195–406
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Ingham to Cairns Central StationPm16
4h 35m
$122–157

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

35Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Forrest Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ingham to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–867 and the journey takes 4h 27m.

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