What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Kuranda. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station station and arriving at Kuranda station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

The distance between Cairns and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is 30 km. The road distance is 28.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary without a car is to bus via Kuranda which takes 38 min and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

The bus from Cairns to Kuranda takes 30 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary bus from?

Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary train from?

Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

The best way to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is to bus via Kuranda which takes 38 min and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary bus arrive?

Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Kuranda station.

Where does the Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary train arrive?

Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Kuranda station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is 29 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

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Where can I stay near Australian Butterfly Sanctuary?

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Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus via Kuranda
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Kurandabus Cairns
38 min
$17–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
2h 4m
$5–124
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuarytaxi 28.9 km
29 min
$120–150
Drive 28.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuarycar 28.9 km
29 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus Cairns
42 min
$17–25

Cairns to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary by bus and foot

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Distance: 30.4 km
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Kuranda 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns station to Kuranda station twice daily. Tickets cost $5–124 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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