There are 4 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Normanton (NTN)plane CNS - NTN
- Take the bus from Normanton to Georgetownbus
6h 21m$405–1,430Drive 380.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetowncar 380.2 km
4h 42m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus Cairns
7h 40m$85–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Georgetown380.2 km
4h 42m
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Georgetown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Georgetown is 809 km. The road distance is 380.2 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Georgetown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Georgetown.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Georgetown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Georgetown, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Normanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Cairns to Normanton via Mornington Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Normanton to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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