What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Beach to Cairns is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Mission Beach to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Mission Beach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Beach to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Mission Beach to Cairns?

The distance between Mission Beach and Cairns is 188 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.

How do I travel from Mission Beach to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Beach to Cairns without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Mission Beach to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Mission Beach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Beach to Cairns train from?

Mission Beach to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.

Where does the Mission Beach to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mission Beach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Beach to Cairns is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Mission Beach to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Mission Beach to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mission Beach to Cairns by taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 33m
$148–195
Drive 138.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Beach to Cairnscar 138.4 km
1h 44m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 59m
$156–707
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Central Shopping Complexshuttle
3h 8m
$192–214
Taxi, bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarytaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2h 47m
$146–180

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Distance: 188 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Mission Beach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Tully to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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