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How to get fromCairns to Alva Beachby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Alva Beach by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Ayrbus bus Pm19
    7h 16m
    $108–143

  2. Drive 446.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Alva Beachcar car 446.6 km
    5h 29m
    $81–116

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 36m
    $98–1,620

  4. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus bus
    4h 59m
    $262–462

  5. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Ayrbus bus Brisbane
    7h 26m
    $124–213

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    6h 8m
    $375–1,764

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Ayr once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ayr 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,566 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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