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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mission Beach is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mission Beach is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mission Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mission Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mission Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mission Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Mission Beach is 150 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Mission Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Cairns to Mission Beach, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mission Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Mission Beach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mission Beach is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Cairns to Mission Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Mission Beach train arrive?

Cairns to Mission Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mission Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mission Beach is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Cairns to Mission Beach.

Where can I stay near Mission Beach?

There are 177+ hotels available in Mission Beach.

Cairns to Mission Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Mission Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, shuttle, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
1h 55m
$50–74
Drive 138.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns to Mission Beachcar 138.7 km
1h 44m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 3m
$134–646
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Mission Beachshuttle
2h 45m
$89–93
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus Pm19
2h 5m
$44–59

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Distance: 150.1 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Mission Beach 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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