There are 2 ways to get from Georgetown to Cairns by bus or car
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Georgetown to Cairns by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Georgetown to Cairns is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Georgetown to Cairns is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Georgetown and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Georgetown and Cairns is 419 km. The road distance is 373.8 km.
The best way to get from Georgetown to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $85 - $130.
The bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Station takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Georgetown to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Georgetown station.
Georgetown to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Georgetown to Cairns is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Georgetown to Cairns.
There are 993+ hotels available in Cairns.
What companies run services between Georgetown, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
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- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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