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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shute Harbour to Cairns

Composite routes from Shute Harbour to Cairns

Cheapest
8 h 5 min
Car
633 km.
from $34
Other
6 h 9 min
Ferry, Plane
490 km.
from $299.57
10 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
490 km.
from $243.82

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$631.55

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$821.01

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.89
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.31–$75.79
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$29.05

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Email:
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Palm
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.47–$1,592.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns is to bus which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Shute Harbour and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Shute Harbour to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Airlie Beach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

The distance between Shute Harbour and Cairns is 548 km. The road distance is 633.1 km.

How do I travel from Shute Harbour to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shute Harbour to Cairns bus from?

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

Train or bus from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

The best way to get from Shute Harbour to Cairns is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $1521.74 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Shute Harbour to Cairns bus arrive?

Shute Harbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Shute Harbour to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Shute Harbour to Cairns is 633 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Shute Harbour to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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