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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Cairns Central is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Kuranda and Cairns Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kuranda and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Kuranda and Cairns Central?

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

How far is it from Kuranda to Cairns Central?

The distance between Kuranda and Cairns Central is 30 km. The road distance is 29.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuranda to Cairns Central without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $17 - $25.

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

The bus from Kuranda to Cairns Central Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kuranda to Cairns Central?

The best way to get from Kuranda to Cairns Central is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $130 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Kuranda to Cairns Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kuranda to Cairns Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kuranda to Cairns Central?

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

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

Book your Kuranda to Cairns Central train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cairns Central?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Cairns Central.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kuranda to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton
56 min
$17–25
Train
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1. Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
1h 56m
$5–124
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kuranda to Cairns Centraltaxi 29.9 km
31 min
$120–150
Drive 29.9 km
1. Drive from Kuranda to Cairns Centralcar 29.9 km
31 min
$6–8

Kuranda to Cairns Central by bus and foot

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Distance: 30.2 km
Duration: 56 min

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

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

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