There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus Mount Isa
11h 51m$148–290Drive 582.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD)car 582.7 km
8h 1m$105–151Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain Inlander
14h 32m$113–2,788Fly
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane CNS - HGD
14h 35m$320–750Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus Mount Isa
12h 16m$135–235
Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD). However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Hughenden via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Hughenden Airport (HGD) station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Hughenden station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Cairns and Hughenden Airport (HGD) is 769 km. The road distance is 582.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD), including transfers.
Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $2,800 and takes 14h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hughenden Airport (HGD), Australia?
You can take a bus from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) via Townsville and Hughenden in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Hughenden Airport (HGD) via Townsville, Townsville station, and Hughenden station in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Hughenden Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Cairns to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $50–75
- AChoice
- $70–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $90–130
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is 583 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Cairns to Hughenden Airport (HGD).