What is the cheapest way to get from Innisfail to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Innisfail to Cairns is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Innisfail to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Innisfail to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Innisfail and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Innisfail and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innisfail and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Innisfail to Cairns?

The distance between Innisfail and Cairns is 89 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.

How do I travel from Innisfail to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Innisfail to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Innisfail to Cairns?

The bus from Innisfail to Cairns takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Innisfail to Cairns bus from?

Innisfail to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Innisfail station.

Where do I catch the Innisfail to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Innisfail to Cairns?

The best way to get from Innisfail to Cairns is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $330 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Innisfail to Cairns bus arrive?

Innisfail to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Innisfail to Cairns train arrive?

Innisfail to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Innisfail to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Innisfail to Cairns is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Innisfail to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Innisfail to Cairns?

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Innisfail to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Innisfail to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus Cairns
1h 15m
$22–40
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 45m
$15–324
Drive 87.3 km
1. Drive from Innisfail to Cairnscar 87.3 km
1h 5m
$16–23
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Innisfail to Cairns State Schoolshuttle
1h 35m

Innisfail to Cairns by bus

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.8 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Innisfail, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Innisfail to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Innisfail to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–324 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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