Cairns to Burdekin Shire

Cairns to Burdekin Shire

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Cairns to Burdekin Shire Schedule

Cairns to Burdekin Shire Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:30 - 10:45AUD 532
Greyhound Australia Premium 07:00 - 10:45AUD 891
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 08:35 - 15:57AUD 87

Transportation from Cairns to Burdekin Shire

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Burdekin Shire

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport7h 10m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:35 AM
Departures per day2
Distance359 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Queensland Rail

How to get from Cairns to Burdekin Shire

Travelling between Cairns and Burdekin Shire is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 88.30 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 56.48.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Burdekin Shire?

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 8 hours to travel between Cairns and Burdekin Shire depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Burdekin Shire. Bus will bring you to your destination in 7h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 22m to reach Burdekin Shire.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Burdekin Shire?

Travelling between Cairns and Burdekin Shire can be as cheap as USD 56.48 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 88.30 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.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Burdekin Shire ?

  • 1 from Cairns to Burdekin Shire starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop
  • 1 from Cairns to Burdekin Shire starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Burdekin Shire.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Burdekin Shire overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Burdekin Shire

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Burdekin Shire?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% took a train
  • 48% opted for a bus