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How to get fromSydney to Dunk Islandby plane, shuttle, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Dunk Island by plane, shuttle, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns, shuttle, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    8h 48m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    3. Walk from Tully to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    38h 10m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus bus
    3. Walk from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    41h 39m

  4. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    9h 36m

  5. Fly to Palm Island Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palm Island Airport (PMK)plane plane SYD - PMK
    2. Walk from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    7h 26m

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Tullytrain train
    3. Walk from Tully to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    12h 43m

  7. Train, travel via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    3. Walk from Tully to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    38h 13m

  8. Bus, travel via Cardwell

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardwell to Mission Beachbus bus
    4. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown unknown
    46h 30m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,148.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Dunk Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Mission Beach, then travel to Dunk Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Dunk Island via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Tully in around 38h 10m.

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