What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mount Peter?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mount Peter is to line 140 bus which costs $1 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mount Peter?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mount Peter is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mount Peter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mulgrave Rd at Gregory Street and arriving at Graham St at Mt Peter Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Mount Peter?

The distance between Cairns and Mount Peter is 17 km. The road distance is 16.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mount Peter without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mount Peter without a car is to line 140 bus which takes 32 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mount Peter?

The line 140 bus from Mulgrave Rd at Gregory Street to Graham St at Mt Peter Rd takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mount Peter bus from?

Cairns to Mount Peter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Mulgrave Rd at Gregory Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Mount Peter bus arrive?

Cairns to Mount Peter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Graham St at Mt Peter Rd station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mount Peter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mount Peter is 16 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Cairns to Mount Peter.

Where can I stay near Mount Peter?

There are 580+ hotels available in Mount Peter.

Cairns to Mount Peter - 3 ways to travel via line 140 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Mount Peter by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 140 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd at Gregory Street to Graham St at Mt Peter Rdbus 140N / ...
32 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Mount Petertaxi 16.4 km
15 min
$50–65
Drive 16.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Mount Petercar 16.4 km
15 min
$3–5

Cairns to Mount Peter by bus

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Distance: 16.9 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Mount Peter, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Mulgrave Rd at Gregory Street to Graham St at Mt Peter Rd hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 32 min.

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