| Cheapest Transport | $80 |
| Fastest Transport | 9h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 AM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 475 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Greyhound Australia, Queensland ZRailBus |
Travelling between Cairns and Airlie Beach is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 123.29 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+train which will set you back mere USD 78.84.
It can take you anywhere between 10 and 11 hours to travel between Cairns and Airlie Beach depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Airlie Beach. Bus will bring you to your destination in 9h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 30m to reach Airlie Beach.
Travelling between Cairns and Airlie Beach can be as cheap as USD 78.84 if you opt for a Queensland ZRailBus bus+train and as expensive as USD 123.29 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Airlie Beach.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
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There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route