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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Cape Tribulation by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRW - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    10h 36m
    $355–805

  2. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    5d 12h
    $4,784–22,320

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    5d 14h
    $2,795–14,368

  4. Drive 2,513.3 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Cape Tribulationcar car 2,513.3 km
    39h 10m
    $452–653

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane DRW - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus bus
    12h 40m
    $555–1,605

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    6d 20h
    $5,555–16,581

Darwin to Cape Tribulation by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,795Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Cape Tribulation. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, then take the bus to PK's. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to PK's via Darwin, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 5d 12h.

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