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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Innisfail is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Innisfail is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Innisfail?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Innisfail. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Innisfail?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Innisfail. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Cairns to Innisfail?

The distance between Cairns and Innisfail is 89 km. The road distance is 87.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Innisfail without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $22 - $40.

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

The bus from Cairns to Innisfail takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Innisfail bus from?

Cairns to Innisfail bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Innisfail train from?

Cairns to Innisfail train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Innisfail?

The best way to get from Cairns to Innisfail is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $330 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Cairns to Innisfail bus arrive?

Cairns to Innisfail bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Innisfail station.

Where does the Cairns to Innisfail train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Innisfail?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Innisfail is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Cairns to Innisfail.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Innisfail?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cairns to Innisfail?

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Where can I stay near Innisfail?

There are 19+ hotels available in Innisfail.

Cairns to Innisfail - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Innisfail by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Innisfailbus Townsville / ...
1h 10m
$22–40
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 43m
$15–324
Drive 87.6 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Innisfailcar 87.6 km
1h 4m
$16–23
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns State School to Innisfailshuttle
1h 45m
$56

Cairns to Innisfail by bus

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.9 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Innisfail 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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