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How to get fromAdelaide to Cape Tribulationby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    9h 34m
    $235–565

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    2d 23h
    $483–987

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    3d 13h
    $2,401–19,551

  4. Drive  2,859.8 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,859.8 km
    39h 19m
    $516–746

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane ADL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    9h 32m
    $260–915

  6. Train, bus via Cairns

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    3d 17h
    $2,490–13,440

Adelaide to Cape Tribulation by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,292.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to PK's via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 23h.

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