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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Palm Cove Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheridan St at James Street and arriving at Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esp. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Palm Cove Beach?

The distance between Cairns and Palm Cove Beach is 23 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Palm Cove Beach without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs $1 - $23.

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

The bus from Sheridan St at James Street to Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esp takes 33 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

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

Where does the Cairns to Palm Cove Beach bus arrive?

Cairns to Palm Cove Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esp station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Palm Cove Beach?

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

Where can I stay near Palm Cove Beach?

There are 1009+ hotels available in Palm Cove Beach.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at James Street to Endeavour Rd at Upolu Espbus 110N / ...
33 min
$1–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Palm Cove Beachtaxi 25.5 km
24 min
$100–130
Drive 25.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Palm Cove Beachcar 25.5 km
24 min
$5–7

Cairns to Palm Cove Beach by bus

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 33 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Sheridan St at James Street to Endeavour Rd at Upolu Esp hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 33 min. Trans North Bus & Coach also services this route 3 times a week.

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