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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hughenden to Cairns

Composite routes from Hughenden to Cairns

Cheapest
8 h 23 min
Car
727 km.
from $39
Other
5 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
465 km.
from $205.02
14 h 55 min
464 km.
from $883.87
11 h 45 min
464 km.
from $130.57
9 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
465 km.
from $185

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hughenden Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Hughenden Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$217.39
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 Hughenden to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.13–$81.52
Bus from Hughenden to Charters
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$52.17

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Hughenden station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$905.23
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hughenden to Cairns is to bus which costs $65.22 - $130.43 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hughenden to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Hughenden and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Hughenden to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Hughenden and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hughenden and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Hughenden station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Hughenden station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Hughenden to Cairns?

The distance between Hughenden and Cairns is 666 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hughenden to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Hughenden to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hughenden to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hughenden to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hughenden to Cairns?

The best way to get from Hughenden to Cairns is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $1739.13 and takes 14h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Hughenden to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hughenden to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hughenden to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Hughenden to Cairns is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Hughenden to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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