How to Travel from
Atherton Tableland to Cairns
by Bus or Car
Schedule
Atherton Tableland, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Atherton Tableland to Cairns
Composite routes from Atherton Tableland to Cairns
Cheapest
1 h 29 min
Car
88 km.
from $4
Route Navigator Atherton Tableland - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Tinaroo Creek Road
Tinaroo Creek Road, 1 km 360 м
1 km 360 м
Turn right onto Danbulla Forrest Road
Danbulla Forrest Road, 8 km 882 м
8 km 882 м
Turn right onto Tinaroo Falls Dam Road
Tinaroo Falls Dam Road, 5 km 714 м
5 km 714 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Turn slight left onto Marks Lane
Marks Lane, 3 km 606 м
3 km 606 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 35 km 409 м
35 km 409 м
Turn right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn slight left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 677 м
9 km 677 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
Keep left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 17 km 208 м
17 km 208 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Graham St at Jubilee Street to Mulgrave
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.16
Bus from Hambledon Drive at Sugarworld Gardens to Mulgrave
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.29
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Atherton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$30.53
Questions and Answers
Atherton Tableland is a popular tourist destination. Many people visit the area and then travel to Cairns. The cheapest way to travel between Atherton Tableland and Cairns is by driving. A drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairns takes 1 hour and 26 minutes. The cost of a drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairns is between $12.77 and $19.15.
The cheapest way to get from Atherton Tableland to Cairns is to drive which costs $12.77 - $19.15 and takes 1h 26m.
What is the most efficient route for travelling from Atherton Tableland to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Atherton Tableland to Cairns is to drive, which takes 1 hour and 26 minutes and costs $12.77 - $19.15.
How far is it from Atherton Tableland to Cairns by road?
The distance between Atherton Tableland and Cairns is 90.5 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.
How can I travel from Atherton Tableland to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Atherton Tableland to Cairns without a car is to take a bus which takes 2 hours and 24 minutes and costs $57.46 to $76.62.
How long does it take to travel from Atherton Tableland to Cairns by car?
It takes approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes to travel from Atherton Tableland to Cairns, including transfers.
Can one drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Atherton Tableland and Cairns is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairns.
Where can I find accommodation near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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