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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Townsville to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
4 h 15 min
Car
351 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74

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–$815.22

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:
$36.96–$76.09

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Email:
info@missionlink.com.au
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Mourilyan to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.83

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mourilyan
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$32.61

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:
$10.33–$757.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

How far is it from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Townsville and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 291 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 7h 10m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The best way to get from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs $97.83 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $760.87 and takes 8h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 7h 18m.

Can I drive from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Townsville to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 863+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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