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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville City to Cairns is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville City to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $190 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville City and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville City and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Townsville City to Cairns?

The distance between Townsville City and Cairns is 375 km. The road distance is 345.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville City to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $50 - $130.

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

The bus from Townsville to Cairns takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Townsville City to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville City to Cairns train from?

Townsville City to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville City to Cairns?

The best way to get from Townsville City to Cairns is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,300 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Townsville City to Cairns bus arrive?

Townsville City to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Townsville City to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville City to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville City to Cairns is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Townsville City to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville City to Cairns?

Book your Townsville City to Cairns train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville City to Cairns?

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Cairns.

Townsville City to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Cairns
5h 40m
$50–130
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 25m
$45–1,267
Drive 345.9 km
1. Drive from Townsville City to Cairnscar 345.9 km
4h 10m
$62–89
Fly
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
3h 39m
$190–360

Townsville City to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 374.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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