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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$315.77

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.36–$947.32

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.95–$88.42

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.10–$46.73

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.00–$880.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns is to bus which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville Station and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville Station station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Flinders St at Townsville station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville Station and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Townsville Station to Cairns?

The distance between Townsville Station and Cairns is 297 km. The road distance is 345 km.

How do I travel from Townsville Station to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $10.33 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville Station to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Townsville Station to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville Station to Cairns bus from?

Townsville Station to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville Station to Cairns train from?

Townsville Station to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville Station to Cairns?

The best way to get from Townsville Station to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.33 - $760.87 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Townsville Station to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Townsville Station to Cairns train arrive?

Townsville Station to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Townsville Station to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville Station to Cairns is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Townsville Station to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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