What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whitfield?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whitfield is to line 131 bus which costs $1 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Whitfield?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Whitfield is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Whitfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheridan St at Grove Street and arriving at McManus St at Hodel St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Cairns to Whitfield?

The distance between Cairns and Whitfield is 5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Whitfield without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Whitfield without a car is to line 131 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Whitfield?

The line 131 bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to McManus St at Hodel St takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Whitfield bus from?

Cairns to Whitfield bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sheridan St at Grove Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Whitfield bus arrive?

Cairns to Whitfield bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at McManus St at Hodel St station.

Where can I stay near Whitfield?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Whitfield.

Cairns to Whitfield - 3 ways to travel via line 131 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Whitfield by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 131 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to McManus St at Hodel Stbus 131N / ...
11 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns to Whitfieldtaxi 6.3 km
7 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cairns to Whitfieldwalk 6.2 km
1h 14m

Cairns to Whitfield by bus

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Distance: 5.4 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Whitfield, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Sheridan St at Grove Street to McManus St at Hodel St hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 11 min.

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