There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Herberton by bus or car
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Cairns to Herberton by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Herberton is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Herberton is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $16 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Herberton. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Cairns and Herberton is 119 km. The road distance is 93.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Herberton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Cairns Central Station to Herberton takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Cairns to Herberton bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Herberton bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Herberton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Herberton is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Cairns to Herberton.
There are 44+ hotels available in Herberton.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Herberton, QLD, Australia?
Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Herberton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Herberton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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