What is the cheapest way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns is to drive which costs $16 - $23 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $16 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between East Innisfail and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between East Innisfail and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from East Innisfail to Cairns?

The distance between East Innisfail and Cairns is 89 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.

How do I travel from East Innisfail to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from East Innisfail to Cairns?

The bus from Innisfail to Cairns takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the East Innisfail to Cairns bus from?

East Innisfail to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Innisfail station.

Where do I catch the East Innisfail to Cairns train from?

East Innisfail to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Innisfail station.

Train or bus from East Innisfail to Cairns?

The best way to get from East Innisfail to Cairns is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $330 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the East Innisfail to Cairns bus arrive?

East Innisfail to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the East Innisfail to Cairns train arrive?

East Innisfail to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from East Innisfail to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between East Innisfail to Cairns is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from East Innisfail to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from East Innisfail to Cairns?

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How do I get a bus ticket from East Innisfail to Cairns?

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East Innisfail to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from East Innisfail to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus Cairns
1h 15m
$22–40
Train
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1. Take the train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 45m
$15–324
Drive 88.7 km
1. Drive from East Innisfail to Cairnscar 88.7 km
1h 7m
$16–23

East Innisfail to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 88.8 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between East Innisfail, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Innisfail to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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