What is the cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Cairns City?

The cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Cairns City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mareeba to Cairns City?

The fastest way to get from Mareeba to Cairns City is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Mareeba and Cairns City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mareeba and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Mareeba to Cairns City?

The distance between Mareeba and Cairns City is 68 km. The road distance is 63.7 km.

How do I travel from Mareeba to Cairns City without a car?

The best way to get from Mareeba to Cairns City without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Mareeba to Cairns City?

The bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Mareeba to Cairns City bus from?

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

Where does the Mareeba to Cairns City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mareeba to Cairns City?

Yes, the driving distance between Mareeba to Cairns City is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Mareeba to Cairns City.

Where can I stay near Cairns City?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Cairns City.

Mareeba to Cairns City - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 110 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
1h 30m
$24–35
Drive 63.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mareeba to Cairns Citycar 63.7 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mareeba to Cairns Citytaxi 63.7 km
55 min
$200–240
Bus, line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus Cairns / ...
2. Take the bus from Smithfield Shopping Centre to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus 110 / ...
1h 30m
$23–32

Mareeba to Cairns City by bus

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.7 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Mareeba, QLD, Australia and Cairns City, QLD, Australia?

Trans North Bus & Coach operates a bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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