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Airlie Beach to Cairns City

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Airlie Beach, Australia → Cairns City, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns City

Composite routes from Airlie Beach to Cairns City

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Transport providers

FlexFlight ApS
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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Skytrans
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FlexFlight ApS
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1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$391.30
Qantas
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$206.52–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 43m
Every day
$184.78–$706.52
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$391.30
Translink
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Greyhound Australia
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Premier Motor Service
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Translink
Website
34 min
Every 2 hours
$1.41–$1.96
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
10h 10m
Once daily
$59.78–$141.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
10h
Once daily
$46.74–$65.22
13 34 10
13 34 10
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
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9h 49m
4 times a week
$18.48–$1,370.15
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City is to bus which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City is to line 860 bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Cairns City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Cairns City is 546 km. The road distance is 622.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $46.74 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Cairns City bus from?

Airlie Beach to Cairns City bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Train or bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns City is to bus which takes 10h and costs $46.74 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19.57 - $1413.04 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Cairns City bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Cairns City bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Cairns City?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Cairns City is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Airlie Beach to Cairns City.

Where can I stay near Cairns City?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cairns City. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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