What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Kuranda Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Kuranda. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Kuranda Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station station and arriving at Kuranda station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

The distance between Cairns and Kuranda Station is 30 km. The road distance is 29.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Kuranda Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

The bus from Cairns to Kuranda takes 30 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Kuranda Station bus from?

Cairns to Kuranda Station bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Kuranda Station train from?

Cairns to Kuranda Station train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

The best way to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Cairns to Kuranda Station bus arrive?

Cairns to Kuranda Station bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Kuranda station.

Where does the Cairns to Kuranda Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Kuranda Station is 30 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Cairns to Kuranda Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Kuranda Station?

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Where can I stay near Kuranda Station?

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Cairns to Kuranda Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Kuranda Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Kurandabus Cairns
30 min
$17–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
1h 55m
$5–124
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Kuranda Stationtaxi 29.5 km
30 min
$120–150
Drive 29.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Kuranda Stationcar 29.5 km
30 min
$6–8

Cairns to Kuranda Station by bus

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Distance: 29.7 km
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kuranda Station, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Kuranda 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns station to Kuranda station twice daily. Tickets cost $5–124 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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