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

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Cape Tribulation by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    9h 24m
    $86–138

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    10h 12m
    $81–1,322

  3. Drive 534 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Cape Tribulationcar car 534 km
    9h 16m
    $96–139

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    6h 12m
    $229–420

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    9h 27m
    $88–129

Townsville to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 505.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to PK's via Cairns and Cairns in around 9h 24m.

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