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

The cheapest way to get from Kuranda to Cairns North is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Cairns North is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $110 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Kuranda and Cairns North?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuranda to Cairns North. However, there are services departing from Kuranda and arriving at Sheridan St at Smith Street via Smithfield Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Kuranda and Cairns North?

No, there is no direct train from Kuranda station to Cairns North station. However, there are services departing from Kuranda station and arriving at Cairns station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Kuranda to Cairns North?

The distance between Kuranda and Cairns North is 30 km. The road distance is 26.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuranda to Cairns North without a car is to bus and line 110 bus which takes 55 min and costs $16 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Kuranda to Cairns North, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kuranda to Cairns North?

The best way to get from Kuranda to Cairns North is to bus and line 110 bus which takes 55 min and costs $16 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $130 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Kuranda to Cairns North bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kuranda to Cairns North train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kuranda to Cairns North?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuranda to Cairns North is 27 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Kuranda to Cairns North.

Where can I stay near Cairns North?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns North.

Kuranda to Cairns North - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 110 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuranda to Cairns North by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 110 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kuranda to Smithfieldbus Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Smithfield Shopping Centre to Sheridan St at Smith Streetbus 110 / ...
55 min
$16–22
Drive 26.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuranda to Cairns Northcar 26.5 km
26 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
2h 11m
$7–125
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kuranda to Cairns Northtaxi 26.5 km
26 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuranda to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton
1h 11m
$19–26

Kuranda to Cairns North by bus and foot

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Distance: 30 km
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Kuranda to Sheridan St at Smith Street via Smithfield and Smithfield Shopping Centre in around 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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