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How to get fromSydney to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    9h 40m
    $191–544

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    44h 13m
    $295–6,803

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 1h
    $347–505

  4. Drive  2,586.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,586.6 km
    32h 46m
    $472–682

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    9h 53m
    $266–884

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    14h 13m
    $263–879

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 3h
    $437–663

Sydney to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,137.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to PK's via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 1h.

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