What is the cheapest way to get from Tully Heads to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Tully Heads to Cairns is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tully Heads to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Tully Heads to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Tully Heads and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Tully Heads to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Tully Heads to Cairns?

The distance between Tully Heads and Cairns is 184 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.

How do I travel from Tully Heads to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Tully Heads to Cairns without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $150 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Tully Heads to Cairns?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Tully Heads to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tully Heads to Cairns train from?

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

Where does the Tully Heads to Cairns train arrive?

Tully Heads to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Tully Heads to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tully Heads to Cairns is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Tully Heads to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Cairns.

Tully Heads to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tully Heads to Cairns by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Tully Heads to Mission Beachtaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission Beach to Cairnsbus Cairns
2h 28m
$151–192
Drive 158.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tully Heads to Cairnscar 158.1 km
1h 58m
$29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Tully to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 49m
$105–647
Taxi, bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the taxi from Tully Heads to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarytaxi
2. Take the bus from Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2h 43m
$146–182

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Distance: 183.7 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Tully Heads, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

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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