What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Freshwater?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Freshwater is to line 121 bus which costs $1 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Freshwater?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Freshwater is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Freshwater?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheridan St at Grove Street and arriving at Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Freshwater?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station station and arriving at Freshwater station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Freshwater?

The distance between Cairns and Freshwater is 8 km. The road distance is 9.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Freshwater without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Freshwater without a car is to line 121 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Freshwater?

The line 121 bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Street takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Freshwater bus from?

Cairns to Freshwater bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sheridan St at Grove Street station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Freshwater train from?

Cairns to Freshwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Freshwater?

The best way to get from Cairns to Freshwater is to line 121 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $40 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Cairns to Freshwater bus arrive?

Cairns to Freshwater bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Freshwater train arrive?

Cairns to Freshwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Freshwater station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Freshwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Freshwater is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Cairns to Freshwater.

Where can I stay near Freshwater?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Freshwater.

Cairns to Freshwater - 4 ways to travel via train, line 121 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Freshwater by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 121 bus
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1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Streetbus 121
11 min
$1
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns station to Freshwater stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
25 min
$1–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Freshwatertaxi 9.7 km
10 min
$30–40
Drive 9.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Freshwatercar 9.7 km
10 min
$2–3

Cairns to Freshwater by bus

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Distance: 8.1 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Freshwater, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Old Smithfield Rd at Simon Street hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns station to Freshwater station twice daily. Tickets cost $1–36 and the journey takes 25 min.

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