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How to get fromCape Tribulation to Airlie Beachby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cape Tribulation to Airlie Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    13h 32m
    $129–215

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    14h 53m
    $112–2,262

  3. Drive 807.4 km

    1. Drive from Cape Tribulation to Airlie Beachcar car 807.4 km
    12h 35m
    $145–209

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    8h 17m
    $342–1,212

  5. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    13h 55m
    $119–175

  6. Bus to Cairns, fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    12h 33m
    $328–665

  7. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CTN - PPP
    8h 16m
    $769–1,361

  8. Bus to Cairns, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from PK's to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Airlie Beachcar car
    10h 26m
    $369–2,835

Cape Tribulation to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 791.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from PK's to Airlie Beach via Cairns and Cairns in around 13h 32m.

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