Cairns to Innisfail

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Cairns to Innisfail Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Flexible	07:00	08:15	$21.24
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	07:00	08:15	$20.66
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	07:00	08:15	$12.63
Train	Queensland Rail	Economy Seat	07:40	09:23	$15.50
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Flexible	11:00	12:10	$21.24
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	11:00	12:10	$17.79
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	11:00	12:10	$12.63
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Flexible	15:00	16:10	$21.24
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	15:00	16:10	$20.66
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	15:00	16:10	$17.22

How to get from Cairns to Innisfail

Travelling between Cairns and Innisfail 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 19.37 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 19.37.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 2 hours to travel between Cairns and Innisfail depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Innisfail. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 43m to reach Innisfail.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Innisfail?

Travelling between Cairns and Innisfail can be as cheap as USD 19.37 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 19.37 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train 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 Innisfail ?

1 from Cairns to Innisfail starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Innisfail 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 Innisfail

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 Innisfail?

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

81% opted for a bus
19% took a train

Transportation from Cairns to Innisfail

Trains

$ 19.37
Buses

$ 15.78
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Innisfail

Cheapest Transport	$16
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	3:00 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	59 kilometers
Transport Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cairns to Innisfail