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How to get fromCairns to Forrest Beachby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns station to Inghambus bus Au050-1
    3h 59m
    $108–149

  2. Drive 250 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Forrest Beachcar car 250 km
    3h 8m
    $45–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 37m
    $110–961

  4. Bus via Ingham

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Inghambus bus Pm19
    4h 26m
    $122–158

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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns station to Ingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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