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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)planeDRW - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    10h 31m
    $470–950

  2. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    5d 11h
    $4,954–14,915

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    5d 13h
    $3,037–6,960

  4. Drive 2,513.4 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Cape Tribulationcar2,513.4 km
    39h 5m
    $478–691

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

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

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    6d 19h
    $5,820–9,176

Darwin to Cape Tribulation by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,037Cheapest 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 11h.

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