How to Travel from
Cairns to Pioneer
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Cairns, Australia → Pioneer, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Pioneer
Composite routes from Cairns to Pioneer
Cheapest
13 h 29 min
Car
1165 km.
from $64
Other
28 h
782 km.
from $1590.74
18 h 30 min
782 km.
from $245.85
18 h 55 min
782 km.
from $155.07
19 h 26 min
Train, Bus
782 km.
from $576.07
Route Navigator Cairns - Pioneer
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 18 km 948 м
18 km 948 м
Turn sharp right onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 975 м
1 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 709 м
9 km 709 м
Turn left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Keep right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn left onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn left onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 419 km 963 м
419 km 963 м
Turn right onto Alldridge Street
Alldridge Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 166 м
166 м
Turn sharp right onto Sircom Street
Sircom Street, 147 km 406 м
147 km 406 м
Turn left onto Burke Developmental Road
Burke Developmental Road, 265 km 926 м
265 km 926 м
Turn right onto Coolullah Road
Coolullah Road, 8 km 218 м
8 km 218 м
Keep left onto Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road
Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road, 33 km 558 м
33 km 558 м
Continue onto Kajabbi Road
Kajabbi Road, 105 km 337 м
105 km 337 м
Turn right onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 17 km 122 м
17 km 122 м
Turn right onto Abel Smith Parade
Abel Smith Parade, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Turn left onto George Street
George Street, 69 м
69 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Bus from Townsville to Mount
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$2,275.42
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Pioneer?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Pioneer is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 18h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Pioneer?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Pioneer is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Pioneer?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Pioneer. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mount Isa via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
How far is it from Cairns to Pioneer?
The distance between Cairns and Pioneer is 799 km. The road distance is 1165.1 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Pioneer without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Pioneer without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Pioneer?
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cairns to Pioneer, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Pioneer bus from?
Cairns to Pioneer bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Pioneer?
The best way to get from Cairns to Pioneer is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 18h 30m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $3152.17 and takes 28h.
Where does the Cairns to Pioneer bus arrive?
Cairns to Pioneer bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Pioneer?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Pioneer is 1165 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Cairns to Pioneer.
Where can I stay near Pioneer?
There are 25+ hotels available in Pioneer. Prices start at $21.80 per night.
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