There are 5 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay by shuttle, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Cairns Central Shopping Complex
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyanbus Pm19
2h 52mDrive 105.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Baycar 105.2 km
1h 23m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 20m$50–369Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Etty Bay105.2 km
1h 23mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mourilyan
2h 24m$80–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Etty Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Innisfail via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Etty Bay is 108 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Innisfail station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Etty Bay.
There are 30+ hotels available in Etty Bay.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Etty Bay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Cassowary Coaster operates a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mourilyan 5 times a week. Tickets cost $66 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–324
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $21–40
- AChoice
- $16–21
- Gold Class
- $259
- Heritage Class
- $324
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Cairns Central Shopping Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mourilyan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $66
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Etty Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Etty Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.