There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek by bus (Greyhound), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Babindabus Townsville / ...
53 min$46–65Drive 49.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Harvey Creekcar 49.5 km
38 min$9–13Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Babindatrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 18m$36–250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairns to Harvey Creektaxi 49.5 km
38 min$150–190Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Babindabus Pm19
1h 3m$46–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Harvey Creek. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Babinda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Harvey Creek. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Babinda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Cairns and Harvey Creek is 69 km. The road distance is 49.5 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek, including transfers.
Cairns to Harvey Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Harvey Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Harvey Creek is to bus which takes 53 min and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Harvey Creek, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Babinda 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Babinda 4 times a week. Tickets cost $10–219 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–219
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $11–14
- Gold Class
- $175
- Heritage Class
- $219
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cairns to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $23–35
- Advantage
- $19–29
- Flexible
- $19–28
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Harvey Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Babinda station.
Cairns to Harvey Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Babinda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Harvey Creek is 50 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Cairns to Harvey Creek.
There are eight+ hotels available in Harvey Creek.









