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

The cheapest way to get from Freshwater to Cairns is to line 121 bus which costs $1 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Freshwater to Cairns is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Freshwater and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street and arriving at Sheridan St at Charles St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Freshwater and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freshwater station station and arriving at Cairns station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Freshwater to Cairns?

The distance between Freshwater and Cairns is 8 km. The road distance is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Freshwater to Cairns without a car is to line 121 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1.

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

The line 121 bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Sheridan St at Charles St takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Freshwater to Cairns bus from?

Freshwater to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street station.

Where do I catch the Freshwater to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Freshwater to Cairns?

The best way to get from Freshwater to Cairns is to line 121 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $40 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Freshwater to Cairns bus arrive?

Freshwater to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Sheridan St at Charles St station.

Where does the Freshwater to Cairns train arrive?

Freshwater to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Freshwater to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Freshwater to Cairns is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Freshwater to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Cairns.

Freshwater to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, line 121 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 121 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Sheridan St at Charles Stbus 121
14 min
$1
Train
1. Take the train from Freshwater station to Cairns stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
23 min
$1–36
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Freshwater to Cairnstaxi 10 km
11 min
$35–45
Drive 10 km
1. Drive from Freshwater to Cairnscar 10 km
11 min
$2–3

Freshwater to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 8 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Sheridan St at Charles St hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Freshwater station to Cairns station twice daily. Tickets cost $1–36 and the journey takes 23 min.

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