There are 6 ways to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Ingham to Townsvilletrain
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
4h 28m$211–762Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ingham to Cairns stationbus Au050-1
5h 9m$30–55Train
- Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 47m$35–900Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ingham to Cairns-CNS240.5 km
2h 58mDrive 240.5 km
- Drive from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 240.5 km
2h 58m$43–62Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Ingham to Mission Beachbus Cairns
- Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport
6h 5m$100–121
Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Ingham and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 405 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Ingham station.
Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ingham station.
The best way to get from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $900 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Ingham, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Ingham to Cairns station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Ingham to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–401
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $23–45
- AChoice
- $20–26
- Gold Class
- $320
- Heritage Class
- $401
Train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Ingham to Cairns station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ingham to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ingham to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Mission Beach to Cairns Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ingham to Cairns-CNS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ingham to Cairns Airport (CNS).
There are 1010+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ingham and Cairns Airport (CNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.