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6 h 50 min
586 km.
from $32
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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Pentland

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Cheapest
By car (586 km)
6 h 50 min
586 km.
from $32
Other
Rideshare
6 h 50 min
586 km.
from $7.64
Bus, Plane (Fly to Townsville Airport)
5 h 25 min
401 km.
from $158.23
Train
11 h 56 min
402 km.
from $712.20
Bus
10 h 5 min
402 km.
from $131.17
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hughenden Airport)
17 h 40 min
401 km.
from $210.22
Bus via Cairns Central Station
10 h 30 min
402 km.
from $72.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$1,017.59
Plane from Cairns to Hughenden
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.76–$330.72

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$95.40
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.07–$59.78
Bus from Hughenden to Pentland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$35.62

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$48.34

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$923.43
Train from Townsville station to Pentland
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.90–$670.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Pentland?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Pentland is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Pentland?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Pentland is to fly and drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Pentland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Pentland. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Pentland via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Pentland?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Pentland station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Pentland station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Cairns to Pentland?

The distance between Cairns and Pentland is 536 km. The road distance is 585.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Pentland without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Pentland without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Pentland?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cairns to Pentland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Pentland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Pentland train from?

Cairns to Pentland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Pentland?

The best way to get from Cairns to Pentland is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18.48 - $1413.04 and takes 11h 56m. There are no good options to fly between Cairns to Pentland.

Where does the Cairns to Pentland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Pentland train arrive?

Cairns to Pentland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Pentland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Pentland is 586 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Cairns to Pentland.
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