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

The cheapest way to get from Heatley to Cairns is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heatley to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $200 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Heatley and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Heatley to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Townsville Shopping Centre, Elizabeth Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Heatley to Cairns?

The distance between Heatley and Cairns is 298 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heatley to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Heatley to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heatley to Cairns bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Heatley to Cairns?

The best way to get from Heatley to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $200 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 8m, you could also train, which costs $17 - $1,300 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Heatley to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heatley to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Heatley to Cairns is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Heatley to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heatley 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 22m
$200–403
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
7h 37m
$17–1,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central StationPm16
7h 8m
$50–75
Drive 341.3 km
1. Drive from Heatley to Cairns341.3 km
4h 4m
$68–97
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to CairnsCairns
7h 8m
$60–130

Heatley to Cairns by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 8mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.8 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Heatley, 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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