What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Eacham and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Eacham to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Lake Eacham to Cairns?

The distance between Lake Eacham and Cairns is 70 km. The road distance is 66.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Eacham to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns without a car is to taxi and line 150 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Eacham to Cairns bus from?

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

Where does the Lake Eacham to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Eacham to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Eacham to Cairns is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Lake Eacham to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lake Eacham to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via taxi, line 150 bus, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Eacham to Cairns by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, line 150 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake Eacham to Dempsey St at Hooper Closetaxi
2. Take the bus from Dempsey St at Hooper Close to Mulgrave Rd at Parramatta Park State Schoolbus 150E / ...
1h 31m
$111–131
Drive 66.6 km
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1. Drive from Lake Eacham to Cairnscar 66.6 km
1h 3m
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Eacham to Cairnstaxi 66.6 km
1h 3m
$200–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2h 17m
$89–119

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Distance: 70.3 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Lake Eacham, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h.

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