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How to get fromDarwin to Tullyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Tully by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRW - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain train
    10h 24m
    $403–1,450

  2. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    5d 7h
    $4,746–21,774

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Tullybus bus
    5d 9h
    $2,740–14,283

  4. Drive 2,365.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Tullycar car 2,365.9 km
    34h 38m
    $426–614

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Tullybus bus
    10h 27m
    $436–1,281

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cardwell to Tullybus bus
    6d 14h
    $5,563–16,645

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,837.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Tully, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Tully. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns Central Station, then take the train to Tully. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Tully via Darwin, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5, and Roma Street in around 5d 7h.

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