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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lucinda is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lucinda is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Lucinda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Lucinda. However, there are services departing from Cairns station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Lucinda?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Lucinda. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Cairns to Lucinda?

The distance between Cairns and Lucinda is 263 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Lucinda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cairns to Lucinda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Lucinda bus from?

Cairns to Lucinda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Lucinda train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Lucinda?

The best way to get from Cairns to Lucinda is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $1,000 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Cairns to Lucinda bus arrive?

Cairns to Lucinda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ingham station.

Where does the Cairns to Lucinda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Lucinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Lucinda is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cairns to Lucinda.

Where can I stay near Lucinda?

There are 14+ hotels available in Lucinda.

Cairns to Lucinda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Lucinda by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns station to Inghambus Au050-1
4h 17m
$144–185
Drive 243.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns to Lucindacar 243.3 km
3h 19m
$44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 55m
$145–996

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Distance: 263.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns station to Ingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 4h 23m.

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