There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Heatley by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
2h 13m$225–431Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 25m$47–1,268Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
6h 14m$49–73Drive 341.7 km
- Drive from Cairns to Heatleycar 341.7 km
4h 7m$63–90Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
6h 34m$61–84
Cairns to Heatley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Heatley is to bus via Townsville which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Heatley is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $220 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Heatley. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Ross River Rd at Cranbrae Village via Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Heatley. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Cairns and Heatley is 298 km. The road distance is 341.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Heatley without a car is to bus via Townsville which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Cairns to Heatley, including transfers.
Cairns to Heatley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Heatley train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Heatley is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $220 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Townsville, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 14m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Heatley, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Cairns to Heatley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Cairns to Heatley train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Heatley is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cairns to Heatley.
There are 597+ hotels available in Heatley.