There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairns station to Inghambus Au050-1
4h 13m$128–174Drive 242.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Taylors Beachcar 242.7 km
3h 17m$43–62Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 51m$130–986Bus via Ingham
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Inghambus Pm19
4h 39m$142–188
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Taylors Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Taylors Beach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Cairns and Taylors Beach is 260 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach, including transfers.
Cairns to Taylors Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Taylors Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Taylors Beach is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $1,000 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Taylors Beach, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns station to Ingham once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns station to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Taylors Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ingham station.
Cairns to Taylors Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Taylors Beach is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cairns to Taylors Beach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Taylors Beach.