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How to get fromAtherton to Cardwellby taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Cardwell by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 6m
    $170–769

  2. Drive 186.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Cardwellcar car 186.8 km
    2h 19m
    $34–49

  3. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus bus Townsville / ...
    5h 55m
    $71–123

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm19
    6h 30m
    $66–93

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 34m
    $61–743

Atherton to Cardwell by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Atherton to Cardwell via Cairns Central Station and Cairns in around 5h 55m.

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