What is the cheapest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Balgal Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Balgal Beach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Rollingstone and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Balgal Beach and Cairns is 327 km. The road distance is 298 km.

How do I travel from Balgal Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balgal Beach to Cairns bus from?

Balgal Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rollingstone station.

Where does the Balgal Beach to Cairns bus arrive?

Balgal Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Balgal Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Balgal Beach to Cairns is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Balgal Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Balgal Beach to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Balgal Beach to Cairns by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rollingstone to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
5h
$68–97
Drive 298 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balgal Beach to Cairnscar 298 km
3h 41m
$54–78
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Balgal Beach to Inghamtaxi
2. Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 18m
$299–1,212
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Rollingstone to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
5h 17m
$232–425

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.8 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Balgal Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Rollingstone to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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