How far is it from Dunk Island to Cairns?

The distance between Dunk Island and Cairns is 150 km.

How do I travel from Dunk Island to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Dunk Island to Cairns without a car is to travel and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dunk Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Dunk Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Dunk Island to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunk Island to Cairns by unknown, bus, train, or shuttle

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Travel, bus (Greyhound)
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1. Walk from Dunk Island to Mission Beachunknown
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 5m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Dunk Island to Tullyunknown
2. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 2m
Travel, shuttle
1. Walk from Dunk Island to Mission Beachunknown
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mission Beach to Cairns Central Shopping Complexshuttle
2h 40m
Travel, bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Walk from Dunk Island to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowaryunknown
2. Take the bus from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2h 20m

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Distance: 150.2 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Dunk Island, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Dunk Island to Cairns. However, you can travel to Mission Beach then take the bus to Cairns. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunk Island to Cairns Central Station via Tully in around 3h 2m.

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