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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmith to Cairns is to line 143 bus which costs $1 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmith to Cairns is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmith and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mulgrave Rd at DFO Westcourt and arriving at Cairns City bus station, platform 1 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Portsmith to Cairns?

The distance between Portsmith and Cairns is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmith to Cairns without a car is to line 143 bus which takes 12 min and costs $1.

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

The line 143 bus from Mulgrave Rd at DFO Westcourt to Cairns City bus station, platform 1 takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Portsmith to Cairns bus from?

Portsmith to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Mulgrave Rd at DFO Westcourt station.

Where does the Portsmith to Cairns bus arrive?

Portsmith to Cairns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairns City bus station, platform 1.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Cairns.

Portsmith to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via line 143 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmith to Cairns by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 143 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mulgrave Rd at DFO Westcourt to Cairns City bus station, platform 1bus 143W / ...
12 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Portsmith to Cairnstaxi 2.8 km
3 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Portsmith to Cairnswalk 2.5 km
29 min

Portsmith to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Mulgrave Rd at DFO Westcourt to Cairns City bus station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 12 min.

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