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 $40 - $80 and takes 6h 45m.

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 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Garbutt and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Garbutt to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Peel St at Lancaster Street and arriving at Cairns via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

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 6h 45m and costs $40 - $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 FlixBus Australia, 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 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 45m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Garbutt to Cairns bus arrive?

Garbutt to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns 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 925+ 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, or car

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)plane TSV - CNS
2h 15m
$170–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
6h 45m
$40–76
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 37m
$46–1,300
Drive 342.1 km
1. Drive from Garbutt to Cairnscar 342.1 km
4h 5m
$61–88
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
7h 7m
$52–76

Garbutt to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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