What is the cheapest way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Hilton Cairns and Kuranda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Kuranda. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Hilton Cairns and Kuranda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station station and arriving at Kuranda station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

The distance between Hilton Cairns and Kuranda is 31 km. The road distance is 30.1 km.

How do I travel from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

The bus from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda takes 40 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hilton Cairns to Kuranda bus from?

Hilton Cairns to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Hilton Cairns to Kuranda train from?

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

Train or bus from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Hilton Cairns to Kuranda bus arrive?

Hilton Cairns to Kuranda bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Kuranda station.

Where does the Hilton Cairns to Kuranda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Hilton Cairns to Kuranda is 30 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda.

How do I get a train ticket from Hilton Cairns to Kuranda?

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Where can I stay near Kuranda?

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Hilton Cairns to Kuranda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Kurandabus Cairns
55 min
$17–25
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns station to Kuranda stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
2h 10m
$5–124
Drive 30.1 km
1. Drive from Hilton Cairns to Kurandacar 30.1 km
31 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hilton Cairns to Kurandataxi 30.1 km
31 min
$120–150

Hilton Cairns to Kuranda by foot and bus

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Distance: 30.5 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Hilton Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Kuranda twice daily. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns station to Kuranda station twice daily. Tickets cost $5–124 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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