There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
3h 19m$46–75Drive 144.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beachcar 144.7 km
1h 52m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 31m$134–691Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Mission Beach144.7 km
1h 52mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
3h 10m$89–93Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus Pm19
3h 30m$44–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Hospital and arriving at Mission Beach via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mission Beach is 156 km. The road distance is 144.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 3h 19m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Mission Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Mission Beach 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. 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
- 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
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mission Beach station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mission Beach.
There are 175+ hotels available in Mission Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mission Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.