What is the cheapest way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $95 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Machans Beach and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Machans Beach to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Christensen St at Machans St and arriving at Kuranda via Smithfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

The distance between Machans Beach and Kuranda is 31 km. The road distance is 23.4 km.

How do I travel from Machans Beach to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda without a car is to line 120 bus and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machans Beach to Kuranda bus from?

Machans Beach to Kuranda bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Christensen St at Machans St station.

Train or bus from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda is to line 120 bus and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Machans Beach to Kuranda bus arrive?

Machans Beach to Kuranda bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Smithfield Shopping Centre station.

Can I drive from Machans Beach to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Machans Beach to Kuranda is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Machans Beach to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 980+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Machans Beach to Kuranda - 5 ways to travel via train, line 120 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda by bus, train, taxi, 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.

Line 120 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Christensen St at Machans St to Smithfield Shopping Centrebus 120
2. Take the bus from Smithfield to Kurandabus Cairns
1h 53m
$14–22
Drive 23.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Machans Beach to Kurandacar 23.4 km
25 min
$5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
3h 18m
$6–130
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Machans Beach to Kurandataxi 23.4 km
25 min
$95–120
Line 120 bus, bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Tucker St near David St hail 'n' ride to Cairns Central Terminusbus 120
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus Cairns
2h 2m
$18–26

Machans Beach to Kuranda by bus and foot

12Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Machans Beach to Kuranda.

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Distance: 30.9 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Machans Beach, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Christensen St at Machans St to Kuranda via Smithfield Shopping Centre and Smithfield in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns station to Kuranda station twice daily. Tickets cost $5–124 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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