There are 2 ways to get from Cape Tribulation to Atherton by bus or car
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Cape Tribulation to Atherton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Atherton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Atherton is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Tribulation to Atherton. However, there are services departing from PK's and arriving at Atherton via Smithfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Cape Tribulation and Atherton is 218 km. The road distance is 223 km.
The best way to get from Cape Tribulation to Atherton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Cape Tribulation to Atherton, including transfers.
Cape Tribulation to Atherton bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from PK's station.
Cape Tribulation to Atherton bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Tribulation to Atherton is 223 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Cape Tribulation to Atherton.
There are 63+ hotels available in Atherton.
What companies run services between Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia and Atherton, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from PK's to Atherton via Smithfield in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from PK's to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Smithfield to Atherton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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