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

The cheapest way to get from Garbutt to Cairns is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garbutt to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Garbutt and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Garbutt to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Peel St at Lancaster Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville City bus hub Stop A and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Garbutt to Cairns?

The distance between Garbutt and Cairns is 291 km. The road distance is 342.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Garbutt to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Garbutt to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garbutt to Cairns bus from?

Garbutt to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Garbutt to Cairns?

The best way to get from Garbutt to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 21m, you could also train, which costs $17 - $1,300 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Garbutt to Cairns bus arrive?

Garbutt to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Garbutt to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Garbutt to Cairns is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Garbutt to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)TSV - CNS
2h 15m
$170–370
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
7h 37m
$18–1,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central StationPm16
7h 21m
$52–76
Drive 342.1 km
1. Drive from Garbutt to Cairns342.1 km
4h 5m
$67–96
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to CairnsCairns
7h 21m
$62–132

Garbutt to Cairns by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 21mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.1 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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