There are 5 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to Tullybus Townsville / ...
3h 39m$36–66Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 5m$23–506Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairns-CNS to Tully145.8 km
1h 52mDrive 145.8 km
- Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tullycar 145.8 km
1h 52m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Tullybus Pm19
3h 50m$30–45
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully by shuttle and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully. However, there are services departing from Cairns Hospital and arriving at Tully via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns Airport (CNS) station to Tully. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tully is 175 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully, including transfers.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $550 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Tully, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Tully 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, 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 Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $40–65
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Tully station.
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tully.
There are 159+ hotels available in Tully.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Tully. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









