What is the cheapest way to get from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Freshwater (Station) and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kamerunga Rd at Old Smithfield Road and arriving at Sheridan St at Charles St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Freshwater (Station) 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 (Station) to Cairns?

The distance between Freshwater (Station) and Cairns is 8 km. The road distance is 9.9 km.

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

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

How long does it take to get from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns?

The line 121 bus from Kamerunga Rd at Old Smithfield Road to Sheridan St at Charles St takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Freshwater (Station) to Cairns bus from?

Freshwater (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kamerunga Rd at Old Smithfield Road station.

Where do I catch the Freshwater (Station) to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns 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 (Station) to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Freshwater (Station) to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Freshwater (Station) to Cairns?

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

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Cairns.

Freshwater (Station) to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 121 bus

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

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Line 121 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kamerunga Rd at Old Smithfield Road to Sheridan St at Charles Stbus 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 (Station) to Cairnstaxi 9.9 km
11 min
$30–45
Drive 9.9 km
1. Drive from Freshwater (Station) to Cairnscar 9.9 km
11 min
$2–3

Freshwater (Station) to Cairns by foot and bus

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Distance: 8.2 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Kamerunga Rd at Old Smithfield Road to Sheridan St at Charles St hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 13 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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