What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $100 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Palm Cove?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheridan St at Grove Street and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Palm Cove?

The distance between Cairns and Palm Cove is 28 km. The road distance is 26 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove without a car is to bus which takes 44 min and costs $1 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Palm Cove?

The bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Williams Esplanade at French Street takes 44 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Palm Cove bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Cairns to Palm Cove bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Williams Esplanade at French Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Palm Cove is 26 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Cairns to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Cairns to Palm Cove - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Palm Cove by bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus 110N / ...
44 min
$1–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Palm Covetaxi 26 km
24 min
$100–130
Drive 26 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Palm Covecar 26 km
24 min
$5–7

Cairns to Palm Cove by bus

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Distance: 28 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to Williams Esplanade at French Street hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 44 min. Trans North Bus & Coach also services this route 3 times a week.

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