There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
2h 32m$282–470Drive 365.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Alligator Creekcar 365.8 km
4h 29m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
5h 49m$118–168Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 23m$116–1,357Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
6h 16m$129–170
Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $280 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Alligator Creek. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Alligator Creek. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cairns and Alligator Creek is 319 km. The road distance is 365.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek, including transfers.
Cairns to Alligator Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Alligator Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Alligator Creek is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $280 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 5h 49m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $1,400 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Alligator Creek, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- 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
- $160–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Alligator Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Cairns to Alligator Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Alligator Creek is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Cairns to Alligator Creek.
There are 292+ hotels available in Alligator Creek.