Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal

Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal

Cairns
Townsville Ferry Terminal
Thu, Jun 13
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Transportation from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal

Cheapest Transport$50
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure5:45 PM
Departures per day8
Distance275 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Regional Express

Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal Destination Reviews

DG
Please note the ticket price was 50 when I went to book seat but computer automatically but an email address I have, but don't use, when changing to preferred email, ticket price jumped to 79 plus fees n now I'm been charged international fees now NOT HAPPY, considering the limited passengers, why the price jump, is there a seniors discount available? the direct Greyhound booking was $119 why was that? sorry to gripe
Bus Premium, Greyhound Australia, Sep 14, 2023
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How to get from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal

Travelling between Cairns and Townsville Ferry Terminal is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 195.23 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 49.40.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Cairns and Townsville Ferry Terminal depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Townsville Ferry Terminal. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 30m to reach Townsville Ferry Terminal.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal?

Travelling between Cairns and Townsville Ferry Terminal can be as cheap as USD 49.40 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 195.23 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight 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 Townsville Ferry Terminal ?

  • 7 from Cairns to Townsville starting from 06:35 Cairns Airport until 17:45 Cairns Airport
  • 1 from Cairns to Townsville starting from 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal.

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairns to Townsville, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 129.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairns and Townsville

Qantas Airways, Regional Express

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Townsville 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 Townsville

Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Townsville Ferry Terminal?

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

  • 100% opted for a bus