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

The cheapest way to get from East Palmerston to Cairns is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Palmerston to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between East Palmerston and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from East Palmerston to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between East Palmerston and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from East Palmerston to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from East Palmerston to Cairns?

The distance between East Palmerston and Cairns is 115 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.

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

The best way to get from East Palmerston to Cairns without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $90 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from East Palmerston to Cairns, including transfers.

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

East Palmerston to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Innisfail station.

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

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

Train or bus from East Palmerston to Cairns?

The best way to get from East Palmerston to Cairns is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the East Palmerston to Cairns bus arrive?

East Palmerston to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the East Palmerston to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Palmerston to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between East Palmerston to Cairns is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from East Palmerston to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Cairns.

East Palmerston to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Palmerston to Cairns by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from East Palmerston to Innisfailtaxi
2. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus Cairns
1h 34m
$91–119
Drive 103.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from East Palmerston to Cairnscar 103.4 km
1h 15m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 3m
$79–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
1h 49m
$88–113

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Distance: 114.5 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

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. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Innisfail to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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