There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
1h 56m$53–77Drive 154.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to South Mission Beachcar 154.9 km
1h 57m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h$124–626Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Mission Beach
2h 46m$92–96Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus Pm19
2h 6m$47–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to South Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mission Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to South Mission Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Cairns and South Mission Beach is 151 km. The road distance is 154.9 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach, including transfers.
Cairns to South Mission Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to South Mission Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to South Mission Beach is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and South 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.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–506
- 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
- $25–45
- AChoice
- $25–35
- Gold Class
- $404
- Heritage Class
- $506
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- cassowarycoaster.com.au
Shuttle from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/services.html
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to South Mission Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mission Beach station.
Cairns to South Mission Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to South Mission Beach is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cairns to South Mission Beach.
There are 176+ hotels available in South Mission Beach.