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

The cheapest way to get from Ingham to Cairns is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ingham to Cairns is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Ingham and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ingham and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Ingham to Cairns?

The distance between Ingham and Cairns is 262 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ingham to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $90.

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

The bus from Ingham to Cairns takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Ingham to Cairns bus from?

Ingham to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ingham station.

Where do I catch the Ingham to Cairns train from?

Ingham to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ingham station.

Train or bus from Ingham to Cairns?

The best way to get from Ingham to Cairns is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $900 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Ingham to Cairns bus arrive?

Ingham to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Ingham to Cairns train arrive?

Ingham to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Ingham to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Ingham to Cairns is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ingham to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 976+ hotels available in Cairns.

Ingham to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ingham to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ingham to Cairnsbus Cairns
4h 10m
$40–90
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 27m
$12–867
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Ingham to Cairnscar 234.3 km
2h 49m
$43–62

Ingham to Cairns by bus

32Weekly Buses

4h 10mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ingham to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–867 and the journey takes 4h 27m.

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