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How to get fromCairns to Dunk Islandby bus, unknown, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Dunk Island by bus, unknown, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    2h

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Tully to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    3h 8m

  3. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Central Shopping Complex to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    2. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    2h 50m

  4. Bus, travel via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus bus Pm19
    2. Walk from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    2h 10m

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  • Distance: 153.7 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Dunk Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Dunk Island. However, you can take the bus to Mission Beach then travel to Dunk Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Dunk Island via Tully in around 3h 8m.

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