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

The cheapest way to get from Malanda to Cairns is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malanda to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Malanda and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Malanda 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 Malanda to Cairns?

The distance between Malanda and Cairns is 121 km. The road distance is 72.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Malanda to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Malanda to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malanda to Cairns bus from?

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

Where does the Malanda to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malanda to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Malanda to Cairns is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Malanda to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 999+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2h 17m
$83–108
Drive 72.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Malanda to Cairnscar 72.9 km
1h 8m
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malanda to Cairnstaxi 72.9 km
1h 8m
$220–270
Taxi, line 150 bus
1. Take the taxi from Malanda 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 36m
$127–150

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Distance: 121.3 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h.

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