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How to get fromCairns to Atherton Tablelandby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Atherton Tableland by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    2h 14m
    $81–108

  2. Drive 88.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Atherton Tablelandcar car 88.1 km
    1h 28m
    $16–23

  3. Line 140 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Graham St at Jubilee Stbus bus 140N / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Graham St at Jubilee St to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    1h 51m
    $190–230

  4. Line 142 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardensbus bus 142
    2. Take the taxi from Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardens to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    2h 3m
    $240–290

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  • Distance: 120.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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