There are 5 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Cardwellbus Townsville / ...
4h 6m$41–81Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 59m$30–668Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Cardwell188.6 km
2h 22mDrive 188.6 km
- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwellcar 188.6 km
2h 22m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus Pm19
4h 55m$35–50
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell by shuttle and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Cairns Hospital and arriving at Cardwell via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Cardwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Cardwell is 218 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $700 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Cardwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–668 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–668
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cairns to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell Brasenose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cardwell station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cardwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell.
There are seven+ hotels available in Cardwell.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Cardwell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.