HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Cairns to Airlie Beach

by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car

Cairns
+0
Airlie Beach
Transport search to Airlie Beach
Cairns
+0
Airlie Beach
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
7 h 57 min
623 km.
from $34
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Cairns, Australia → Airlie Beach, Australia

All
23 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
24 May, Sun
25 May, Mon
26 May, Tue
27 May, Wed
28 May, Thu

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

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

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Mill Street at Proserpine to Shute
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$34.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$1,370.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is to fly and line 860 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Airlie Beach (Station)?

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

How far is it from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

The distance between Cairns and Airlie Beach (Station) is 546 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus from?

Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

The best way to get from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $46.74 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $1413.04 and takes 11h 3m. There are no good options to fly between Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station).

Where does the Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus arrive?

Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Airlie Beach station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station) is 623 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Station).

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach (Station)?

There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach (Station). Prices start at $68.52 per night.
+0