How to Travel from
Airlie Beach to Cairns
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
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Airlie Beach, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Composite routes from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Cheapest
7 h 55 min
Car
621 km.
from $34
Other
4 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
483 km.
from $258.17
9 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
483 km.
from $241.79
Route Navigator Airlie Beach - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Simmons Street
Simmons Street, 49 м
49 м
Turn left onto Airlie Crescent
Airlie Crescent, 249 м
249 м
Keep left onto Begley Street
Begley Street, 253 м
253 м
Turn left onto Waterson Way
Waterson Way, 62 м
62 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shute Harbour Road
Shute Harbour Road, 3 km 571 м
3 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 1 km 723 м
1 km 723 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Proserpine Shute Harbour Road
Proserpine Shute Harbour Road, 6 km 164 м
6 km 164 м
Turn right onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 6 km 920 м
6 km 920 м
Turn right onto Gregory Cannon Valley Road
Gregory Cannon Valley Road, 8 km 191 м
8 km 191 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 147 м
51 km 147 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$130.43–$369.57
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
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:
$130.43–$369.57
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Shute Harbour Road at Broadwater Avenue to Blair
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.41–$1.96
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$31.52
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91
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:
$18.48–$1,340.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to bus which costs $45.65 - $141.30 and takes 10h.
What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to line 860 bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
How far is it from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The distance between Airlie Beach and Cairns is 544 km. The road distance is 622.6 km.
How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $45.65 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus from?
Airlie Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Airlie Beach station.
Train or bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Cairns is to bus which takes 10h and costs $45.65 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $1521.74 and takes 11h 19m.
Where does the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus arrive?
Airlie Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Cairns is 623 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Airlie Beach 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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