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How to get fromCairns to Cowley Beachby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Cowley Beach by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyanbus bus Pm19
    1h 39m
    $78–102

  2. Drive 116.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Cowley Beachcar car 116.8 km
    1h 28m
    $21–31

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfailtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2h 7m
    $90–419

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Silkwoodshuttle bus
    2h 26m
    $109–124

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Cowley Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyan once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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