There are 5 ways to get from Mareeba to Garbutt by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Mareeba to Gordonvale
- Take the train from Gordonvale to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
7h 52m$231–1,454Drive 380.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mareeba to Garbutt380.3 km
4h 35m$75–108Bus via Trinity Beach
- Take the bus from Mareeba to SmithfieldCairns / ...
- Take the bus from Cairns to TownsvilleTownsville / ...
9h 12m$85–164Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CNS - TSV
4h 58m$203–402Bus
- Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central StationAtherton / ...
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to TownsvillePm19
9h 37m$76–111
Mareeba to Garbutt by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Garbutt is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mareeba to Garbutt is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mareeba to Garbutt. However, there are services departing from Mareeba and arriving at Peel St at Lancaster Street via Smithfield Shopping Centre, Cairns, Breakwater Terminal and Townsville City bus hub Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Mareeba and Garbutt is 411 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.
The best way to get from Mareeba to Garbutt without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 52m and costs $230 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Mareeba to Garbutt, including transfers.
Mareeba to Garbutt bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mareeba station.
Mareeba to Garbutt bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mareeba to Garbutt is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Mareeba to Garbutt.
There are 577+ hotels available in Garbutt.
What companies run services between Mareeba, QLD, Australia and Garbutt, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mareeba to Peel St at Lancaster Street via Smithfield, Smithfield Shopping Centre, Cairns, Breakwater Terminal, and Townsville City bus hub Stop B in around 9h 12m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gordonvale to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,186
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–75
- Gold Class
- $947
- Heritage Class
- $1,186
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Mal's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4092 1252
- Website
- 131008.com
Bruno's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4092 2194
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