What is the cheapest way to get from Babinda to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Babinda to Cairns is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Babinda to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Babinda to Cairns is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Babinda and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Babinda and arriving at Cairns. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Babinda and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Babinda and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Babinda to Cairns?

The distance between Babinda and Cairns is 59 km. The road distance is 58.3 km.

How do I travel from Babinda to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Babinda to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Babinda to Cairns?

The bus from Babinda to Cairns takes 50 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Babinda to Cairns bus from?

Babinda to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Babinda station.

Where do I catch the Babinda to Cairns train from?

Babinda to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Babinda station.

Train or bus from Babinda to Cairns?

The best way to get from Babinda to Cairns is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $220 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Babinda to Cairns bus arrive?

Babinda to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Babinda to Cairns train arrive?

Babinda to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Babinda to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Babinda to Cairns is 58 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Babinda to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Babinda to Cairns?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Babinda to Cairns?

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Babinda to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Babinda to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Babinda to Cairnsbus Cairns
50 min
$19–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Babinda to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 8m
$10–219
Drive 58.3 km
1. Drive from Babinda to Cairnscar 58.3 km
43 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Babinda to Cairnstaxi 58.3 km
43 min
$180–220
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns State Schoolshuttle
1h 10m

Babinda to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 59.3 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Babinda, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Babinda to Cairns 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Babinda to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $10–219 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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