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

The cheapest way to get from Freshwater to Cairns City is to line 121 bus which costs $1 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Freshwater to Cairns City is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Freshwater and Cairns City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street and arriving at Cairns City bus station, platform 1 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Freshwater and Cairns City?

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 City?

The distance between Freshwater and Cairns City is 10 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Freshwater to Cairns City without a car is to line 121 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1.

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

The line 121 bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Cairns City bus station, platform 1 takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Freshwater to Cairns City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Freshwater to Cairns City train from?

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

Train or bus from Freshwater to Cairns City?

The best way to get from Freshwater to Cairns City is to line 121 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $40 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Freshwater to Cairns City bus arrive?

Freshwater to Cairns City bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairns City bus station, platform 1.

Where does the Freshwater to Cairns City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Freshwater to Cairns City?

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

Where can I stay near Cairns City?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Cairns City.

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

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

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Line 121 bus
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1. Take the bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus 121
18 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 Cairns Citytaxi 9.6 km
11 min
$30–40
Drive 9.6 km
1. Drive from Freshwater to Cairns Citycar 9.6 km
11 min
$2–3

Freshwater to Cairns City by bus

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Cairns City bus station, platform 1 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 18 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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