What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Silky Oak?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Silky Oak. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Silky Oak?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Silky Oak. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Cairns to Silky Oak?

The distance between Cairns and Silky Oak is 173 km. The road distance is 143 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Silky Oak without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Silky Oak?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Cairns to Silky Oak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Silky Oak bus from?

Cairns to Silky Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Silky Oak train from?

Cairns to Silky Oak train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Silky Oak?

The best way to get from Cairns to Silky Oak is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $550 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Cairns to Silky Oak bus arrive?

Cairns to Silky Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Tully station.

Where does the Cairns to Silky Oak train arrive?

Cairns to Silky Oak train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Silky Oak?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Silky Oak is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cairns to Silky Oak.

Where can I stay near Silky Oak?

There are 161+ hotels available in Silky Oak.

Cairns to Silky Oak - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Silky Oak by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Tullybus Townsville / ...
2h 18m
$60–88
Drive 143 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairns to Silky Oakcar 143 km
1h 46m
$26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 43m
$43–530
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Tullybus Pm19
2h 28m
$52–68

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Distance: 172.9 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Silky Oak, 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.

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