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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:
$119.57–$347.83

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

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:
$38.04–$76.09

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:
$29.35–$40.22

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:
$10.87–$772.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Cairns is to bus which costs $29.35 - $76.09 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville 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 to Cairns?

The distance between Townsville and Cairns is 297 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $29.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Townsville to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Cairns?

The best way to get from Townsville to Cairns is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $76.09 and takes 5h 40m, you could also train, which costs $10.87 - $815.22 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Townsville to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Townsville to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Cairns is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Townsville to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 822+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $70.72 per night.
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