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How to get fromAyr to Athertonby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Gordonvaletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Athertontaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    $191–1,655

  2. Drive 435.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Athertoncar car 435.1 km
    5h 17m
    $78–112

  3. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    9h 45m
    $108–202

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    7h 52m
    $243–445

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    9h 50m
    $93–133

Ayr to Atherton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 454 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr to Atherton via Cairns and Cairns Central Station in around 9h 45m.

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