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

The cheapest way to get from Lucinda to Cairns is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucinda to Cairns is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lucinda and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucinda to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Lucinda and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Lucinda to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Lucinda to Cairns?

The distance between Lucinda and Cairns is 263 km. The road distance is 243 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucinda to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lucinda to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucinda to Cairns bus from?

Lucinda to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Ingham station.

Where do I catch the Lucinda to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucinda to Cairns?

The best way to get from Lucinda to Cairns is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $1,100 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Lucinda to Cairns bus arrive?

Lucinda to Cairns bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Lucinda to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucinda to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucinda to Cairns is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Lucinda to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lucinda to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Lucinda to Cairns by bus, train, car, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ingham to Cairns stationbus Au050-1
4h 18m
$140–185
Drive 243 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lucinda to Cairnscar 243 km
3h 19m
$44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 59m
$145–1,030
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lucinda to George's Pointferry
2. Take the ferry from George's Point to Carwellferry
3. Take the bus from Cardwell to Cairnsbus
6h 36m
$151–380

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Distance: 263 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Lucinda, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, 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.

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