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How to get fromCairns to Tully Riverby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Tully River by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Mission Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Tully Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    $145–195

  2. Drive 160.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Tully Rivercar car 160.2 km
    2h
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2h 57m
    $114–616

  4. Bus, taxi via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus bus Pm19
    2. Take the taxi from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Tully Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 36m
    $139–180

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  • Distance: 188.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tully River, 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.

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