The distance between Tin Can Bay and Cairns is around 1,523km (947 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Cairns by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Cairns.
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Cairns Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Cairns by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$290 ($195).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Cairns is around 1,523km (947 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,242km (772 miles)
It takes around 23h 10m to get from Tin Can Bay and Cairns by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Cairns is to drive which takes around 20h 30m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Cairns. We recommend that you drive to Cairns. instead which will take 20h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Cairns. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Cairns. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Cairns Central Station. instead which will take 23h 10m.
The closest major airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Cairns. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tin Can Bay and Cairns. The distance is around 1,523km (947 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Cairns is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 23h 10m and will usually cost around A$190 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$270($180) | 5 times a week | 1,838km (1,142 miles) |
Bus via Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | 5 times a week | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 10m | A$190($130) | 5 times a week | 1,540km (957 miles) |
Drive | 20h 30m | A$290($195) | on demand | 1,523km (947 miles) |
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Qantas
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.