There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay by bus, train, rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via El Arish
best- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to El Arishbus Pm19
3h 16m$61–82Drive 141.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Baycar 141.6 km
1h 50m$25–37Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 30m$144–700Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Bingil Bay141.6 km
1h 50mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
3h 16m$103–109Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
3h 25m$60–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Bingil Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at El Arish via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Bingil Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bingil Bay is 146 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay without a car is to bus via El Arish which takes 3h 16m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay is to bus via El Arish which takes 3h 16m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Bingil Bay, QLD, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to El Arish once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–506
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $25–45
- AChoice
- $25–35
- Gold Class
- $404
- Heritage Class
- $506
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to El Arish
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cairns to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Bingil Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at El Arish station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Bingil Bay.
There are 175+ hotels available in Bingil Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Bingil Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.