What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns City and Ellis Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns City station to Ellis Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 and arriving at Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Cairns City to Ellis Beach?

The distance between Cairns City and Ellis Beach is 32 km. The road distance is 28.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns City to Ellis Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach without a car is to line 110 bus which takes 48 min and costs $19 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns City to Ellis Beach bus from?

Cairns City to Ellis Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairns City bus station, platform 2.

Where does the Cairns City to Ellis Beach bus arrive?

Cairns City to Ellis Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride station.

Can I drive from Cairns City to Ellis Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns City to Ellis Beach is 29 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cairns City to Ellis Beach.

Where can I stay near Ellis Beach?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Ellis Beach.

Cairns City to Ellis Beach - 3 ways to travel via line 110 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns City to Ellis Beach by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 110 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 to Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ridebus 110 / ...
48 min
$20–24
Drive 28.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns City to Ellis Beachcar 28.8 km
26 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns City to Ellis Beachtaxi 28.8 km
26 min
$120–150

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Distance: 32.3 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Cairns City, QLD, Australia and Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Cairns City bus station, platform 2 to Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 45 min.

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