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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Malanda is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Malanda is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Malanda?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Malanda. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Atherton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Cairns to Malanda?

The distance between Cairns and Malanda is 120 km. The road distance is 73.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Malanda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Cairns to Malanda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Malanda bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Malanda bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Malanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Malanda is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Cairns to Malanda.

Where can I stay near Malanda?

There are 66+ hotels available in Malanda.

Cairns to Malanda - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 150 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Malanda by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus Cairns
2h 6m
$81–108
Drive 73.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns to Malandacar 73.3 km
1h 7m
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Malandataxi 73.3 km
1h 7m
$230–280
Line 150 bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd near Parramatta Park State Sch HnR to Dempsey St near Hooper Cl hail 'n' ridebus 150E / ...
2. Take the taxi from Dempsey St near Hooper Cl hail 'n' ride to Malandataxi
1h 36m
$120–150

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Distance: 120.2 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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