What is the cheapest way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Silky Oak and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Silky Oak to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Silky Oak and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Silky Oak to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Silky Oak to Cairns?

The distance between Silky Oak and Cairns is 169 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.

How do I travel from Silky Oak to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Silky Oak to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Silky Oak to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silky Oak to Cairns bus from?

Silky Oak to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Tully station.

Where do I catch the Silky Oak to Cairns train from?

Silky Oak to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.

Train or bus from Silky Oak to Cairns?

The best way to get from Silky Oak to Cairns is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $600 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Silky Oak to Cairns bus arrive?

Silky Oak to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Silky Oak to Cairns train arrive?

Silky Oak to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Silky Oak to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Silky Oak to Cairns is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Silky Oak to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Cairns.

Silky Oak to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Silky Oak to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Tully to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 29m
$56–90
Drive 142.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Silky Oak to Cairnscar 142.6 km
1h 46m
$26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 37m
$43–574
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Tully to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2h 34m
$51–70

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Distance: 169.5 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Silky Oak, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Tully to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Tully to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–506 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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