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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Cardwell

Composite routes from Cairns to Cardwell

Cheapest
2 h 14 min
Car
182 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$44.57

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$29.35

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$415.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cardwell is to drive which costs $21.74 - $33.70 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Cardwell is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21.74 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Cardwell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Cardwell. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Cardwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Cardwell. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Cairns to Cardwell?

The distance between Cairns and Cardwell is 209 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Cardwell without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $20.65 - $44.57 .

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

The bus from Cairns to Cardwell takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cardwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cardwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Cairns to Cardwell is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $20.65 - $44.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $423.91 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Cairns to Cardwell bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Cardwell?

It is currently 18:47 at both, Cairns and Cardwell.

Where does the Cairns to Cardwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Cardwell is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cairns to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are seven+ hotels available in Cardwell. Prices start at $59.17 per night.
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