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How to get fromCairns to Thornton Beachby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Thornton Beach by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus Cairns
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    2h 27m
    $39–80

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrycar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry to Daintree River Ferry Northcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Daintree River Ferry North to Thornton Beachcar car
    1h 59m
    $27–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylusbus bus Cairns
    2h 36m
    $84–112

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Thornton Beachcar car
    6h 4m
    $51–72

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  • Distance: 128 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns to Daintree Crocodylus 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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