What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Machans Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Machans Beach is to line 120 bus which costs $1 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Machans Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Machans Beach is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Machans Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheridan St at Grove Street and arriving at Prior St at Phillips St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Machans Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Machans Beach is 9 km. The road distance is 10.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Machans Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Machans Beach without a car is to line 120 bus which takes 13 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Machans Beach?

The line 120 bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Prior St at Phillips St takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Machans Beach bus from?

Cairns to Machans Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sheridan St at Grove Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Machans Beach bus arrive?

Cairns to Machans Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Prior St at Phillips St station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Machans Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Machans Beach is 11 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Cairns to Machans Beach.

Where can I stay near Machans Beach?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Machans Beach.

Cairns to Machans Beach - 3 ways to travel via line 120 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Machans Beach by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 120 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Prior St at Phillips Stbus 120N / ...
13 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Machans Beachtaxi 10.7 km
10 min
$35–45
Drive 10.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Machans Beachcar 10.7 km
10 min
$2–3

Cairns to Machans Beach by bus

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Distance: 9.2 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Machans Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Prior St at Phillips St hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 13 min.

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