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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Kurandaby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Kuranda by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Kurandabus bus Cairns
    2h 44m
    $130–138

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain train Kuranda Scenic Railway
    4h 9m
    $118–243

  3. Ferry, bus via Kuranda

    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus bus Cairns
    2h 54m
    $130–138

Great Barrier Reef to Kuranda by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Kuranda. However, you can walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Central Terminus, then take the bus to Kuranda. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef to Kuranda station via Great Barrier Reef Green Island, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, Cairns Central Terminus, and Cairns station in around 4h 9m.

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