There are 6 ways to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Cairns Hospital (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cardwell to Cairnsbus Cairns
4h 10m$45–76Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 51m$30–700Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardwell to Cairns-CNS188.3 km
2h 21mDrive 188.3 km
- Drive from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 188.3 km
2h 21m$34–49Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
5h 17m$220–962Bus
- Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
4h 25m$35–50
Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus and shuttle (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS). However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cairns Hospital via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Cardwell and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 215 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus via Cairns Hospital which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cardwell station.
Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.
The best way to get from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus via Cairns Hospital which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $700 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cardwell to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–668 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–668
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
Train from Cardwell to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–600
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $28–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $479
- Heritage Class
- $600
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardwell to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cardwell to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1010+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardwell and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.