There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to South Johnstone by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus via Innisfail (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Innisfailbus Townsville / ...
1h 20m$54–74Drive 97.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to South Johnstonecar 97.1 km
1h 14m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 54m$45–364Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyanbus Pm19
1h 29m$42–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to South Johnstone is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to South Johnstone is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to South Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Innisfail via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to South Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Innisfail via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Cairns and South Johnstone is 99 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to South Johnstone without a car is to bus via Innisfail which takes 1h 20m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Cairns to South Johnstone, including transfers.
Cairns to South Johnstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to South Johnstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to South Johnstone is to bus via Innisfail which takes 1h 20m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and South Johnstone, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Innisfail 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Innisfail
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $21–40
- AChoice
- $16–21
- Gold Class
- $259
- Heritage Class
- $324
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Innisfail
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mourilyan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to South Johnstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Innisfail station.
Cairns to South Johnstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Innisfail station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to South Johnstone is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Cairns to South Johnstone.
There are 30+ hotels available in South Johnstone.