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How to get fromAtherton Tableland to Cairnsby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Atherton Tableland to Cairns by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2h 24m
    $83–108

  2. Drive 87.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairnscar car 87.8 km
    1h 28m
    $16–23

  3. Taxi, line 140 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton Tableland to Graham St at Jubilee Streettaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Graham St at Jubilee Street to Mulgrave Rd at Parramatta Park State Schoolbus bus 150E / ...
    1h 56m
    $195–231

  4. Taxi, line 142 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton Tableland to Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardenstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardens to Mulgrave Rd at Parramatta Park State Schoolbus bus 142
    2h 6m
    $246–290

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  • Distance: 121.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h.

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