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How to get fromCairns to Balgal Beachby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Balgal Beach by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rollingstonebus bus Pm19
    5h 5m
    $70–93

  2. Drive 298.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Balgal Beachcar car 298.4 km
    3h 40m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Ingham to Balgal Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $295–1,186

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rollingstonebus bus
    4h 57m
    $235–420

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Rollingstonebus bus Pm19
    6h 9m
    $76–729

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Rollingstone once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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