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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Cardwell

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Cardwell

Cheapest
2 h 22 min
Car
189 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$415.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22.83 - $34.78 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Cardwell is 447 km. The road distance is 189.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 4h 9m and costs $26.09 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 4h 9m and costs $26.09 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $423.91 and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are seven+ hotels available in Cardwell. Prices start at $59.17 per night.
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