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How to get fromMelbourne to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    10h 1m
    $218–688

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 8h
    $377–7,047

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 11h
    $521–905

  4. Drive  2,969.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,969.5 km
    37h 38m
    $530–766

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane MEL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    10h 44m
    $283–788

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 18h
    $485–688

Melbourne to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,487.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to PK's via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 11h.

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