What is the cheapest way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Etty Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Etty Bay to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Etty Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Etty Bay to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Etty Bay to Cairns?

The distance between Etty Bay and Cairns is 101 km. The road distance is 98.9 km.

How do I travel from Etty Bay to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns without a car is to bus via Innisfail which takes 1h 26m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Etty Bay to Cairns?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Etty Bay to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Etty Bay to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Etty Bay to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Etty Bay to Cairns?

The best way to get from Etty Bay to Cairns is to bus via Innisfail which takes 1h 26m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $380 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Etty Bay to Cairns bus arrive?

Etty Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Etty Bay to Cairns train arrive?

Etty Bay to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Etty Bay to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Etty Bay to Cairns is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Etty Bay to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Etty Bay to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Etty Bay to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Bus via Innisfail (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus Cairns
1h 26m
$58–80
Drive 98.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Etty Bay to Cairnscar 98.9 km
1h 15m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 57m
$51–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mourilyan to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
1h 44m
$38–52

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Distance: 101.1 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Etty Bay, 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. 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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