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How to get fromCardwell to Great Barrier Reefby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    5h 2m
    $156–187

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    5h 45m
    $143–780

  3. Bus, ferry via Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    5h 19m
    $148–162

Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardwell to Great Barrier Reef via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns City bus station, platform 2, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, and Great Barrier Reef Green Island in around 5h 45m.

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