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How to get fromCairns to Bingil Bayby bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Bingil Bay by bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via El Arish

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to El Arishbus bus Pm19
    1h 51m
    $65–86

  2. Drive  135.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Bingil Baycar car 135.5 km
    1h 42m
    $25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3h 2m
    $119–626

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    2h 51m
    $104–114

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2h 1m
    $68–95

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  • Distance: 138.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Bingil Bay, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to El Arish once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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