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

The cheapest way to get from Diwan to Cairns is to car ferry and drive which costs $26 - $65 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diwan to Cairns is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $26 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Diwan and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Diwan to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Daintree Crocodylus and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Diwan to Cairns?

The distance between Diwan and Cairns is 129 km.

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

The best way to get from Diwan to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Diwan to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diwan to Cairns bus from?

Diwan to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Daintree Crocodylus station.

Where does the Diwan to Cairns bus arrive?

Diwan to Cairns bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 999+ hotels available in Cairns.

Diwan to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Diwan to Cairns by bus, car ferry, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Daintree Crocodylus to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 31m
$65–91
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Daintree River Ferry North to Daintree River Ferrycarferry
2. Drive from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnscar
1h 54m
$26–61
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Diwan to Daintree River Ferrycar
2. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus Cairns
6h 14m
$50–74

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Distance: 129.2 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

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

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