There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus
3h 57m$219–405Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairns station to Inghambus Au050-1
5h 13m$30–55Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 48m$35–867Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Ingham240.6 km
2h 58mDrive 240.6 km
- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Inghamcar 240.6 km
2h 58m$43–62Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Take the bus from Mission Beach to Inghambus Townsville / ...
6h 15m$99–124
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham by shuttle and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Ingham. However, there are services departing from Cairns station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Ingham. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ingham is 406 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $900 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Ingham, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns station to Ingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Mission Beach to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mission Beach to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns station to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ingham station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Ingham.
There are 14+ hotels available in Ingham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Ingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.