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

The cheapest way to get from Bluewater to Cairns is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bluewater to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $290 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Bluewater and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bluewater to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Rollingstone and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bluewater and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bluewater to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Bluewater to Cairns?

The distance between Bluewater and Cairns is 323 km. The road distance is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Bluewater to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Bluewater to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bluewater to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bluewater to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bluewater to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bluewater to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $290 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $1,500 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bluewater to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bluewater to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bluewater to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bluewater to Cairns is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Bluewater to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Cairns.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2h 40m
$295–484
Drive 312 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bluewater to Cairnscar 312 km
3h 43m
$56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rollingstone to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
5h 3m
$111–148
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 50m
$151–1,425

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 322.5 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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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