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How to get fromGarbutt to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)planeTSV - CNS
    2h 15m
    $170–370
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central StationtrainSpirit of Queensland
    7h 37m
    $18–1,300
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    7h 21m
    $52–76
  4. Drive 342.1 km

    1. Drive from Garbutt to Cairnscar342.1 km
    4h 5m
    $67–96
  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to CairnsbusCairns
    7h 21m
    $62–132

Garbutt to Cairns by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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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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