What is the cheapest way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Bellenden Ker and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellenden Ker to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Babinda and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Bellenden Ker and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bellenden Ker to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Babinda and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

The distance between Bellenden Ker and Cairns is 68 km. The road distance is 48.8 km.

How do I travel from Bellenden Ker to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellenden Ker to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bellenden Ker to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bellenden Ker to Cairns is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Bellenden Ker to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bellenden Ker to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bellenden Ker to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellenden Ker to Cairns is 49 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Bellenden Ker to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Cairns.

Bellenden Ker to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Babinda to Cairnsbus Cairns
56 min
$44–65
Drive 48.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bellenden Ker to Cairnscar 48.8 km
37 min
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Babinda to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 14m
$35–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bellenden Ker to Cairnstaxi 48.8 km
37 min
$150–190
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Babinda to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
1h 11m
$45–58

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Distance: 68.2 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Bellenden Ker, 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. 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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