There are 5 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus Townsville / ...
- Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Tully Headstaxi
3h 47m$131–186Drive 164.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Headscar 164.4 km
2h 6m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 20m$104–606Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Tully Heads164.4 km
2h 6mShuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Tully Headstaxi
3h 38m$174–204
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Tully Heads. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tully Heads is 193 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully Heads.
There are 159+ hotels available in Tully Heads.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Tully Heads, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–506
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $25–45
- AChoice
- $25–35
- Gold Class
- $404
- Heritage Class
- $506
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cairns to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $74
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Tully Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Mission Beach & Cardwell Taxi
- Phone
- +61 7 4068 9629
Mission Beach & Cardwell Taxi
- Phone
- +61 7 4068 9629
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tully Heads. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.