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How to get fromCairns to Forest Creekby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Forest Creek by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mossmanbus bus
    2. Drive from Mossman to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    1h 56m
    $37–75

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    1h 39m
    $25–58

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Forest Creekcar car
    6h 38m
    $55–79

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 112.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Forest Creek, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Forest Creek. However, you can take the bus to Mossman, drive to Daintree River Ferry, take the car ferry to Daintree River Ferry North, then drive to Forest Creek. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairns to Forest Creek via Daintree River Ferry and Daintree River Ferry North in around 1h 39m.

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