What is the cheapest way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bingil Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bingil Bay to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from El Arish and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bingil Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bingil Bay to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

The distance between Bingil Bay and Cairns is 138 km. The road distance is 135.2 km.

How do I travel from Bingil Bay to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $65 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bingil Bay to Cairns bus from?

Bingil Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from El Arish station.

Where do I catch the Bingil Bay to Cairns train from?

Bingil Bay to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.

Train or bus from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Bingil Bay to Cairns bus arrive?

Bingil Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Bingil Bay to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bingil Bay to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bingil Bay to Cairns is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bingil Bay to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 955+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bingil Bay to Cairns by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Arish to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2h 11m
$67–90
Drive 135.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bingil Bay to Cairnscar 135.2 km
1h 42m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 56m
$119–663
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Bingil Bay to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Central Shopping Complexshuttle
3h 5m
$193–214
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Bingil Bay to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 30m
$154–195

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Distance: 138.4 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Bingil Bay, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from El Arish to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Tully to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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