| Cheapest Transport | $125 |
| Fastest Transport | 20h 8m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:22 PM |
| Latest Departure | 9:25 PM |
| Departures per day | 0 |
| Distance | 1426 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Greyhound Australia, Queensland Rail |
Travelling between Childers and Cairns is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 269.41 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 124.96.
It can take you anywhere between 21 and 22 hours to travel between Childers and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Childers and Cairns. Train will bring you to your destination in 20h 8m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 22h to reach Cairns.
Travelling between Childers and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 124.96 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 269.41 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 Childers to Cairns.
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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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.
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