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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    8h 7m
    $268–562

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    15h 14m
    $117–2,707

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    15h 53m
    $126–209

  4. Drive 920.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Cape Tribulationcar car 920.3 km
    13h 50m
    $164–236

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    15h 57m
    $135–194

Mackay to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to PK's via Cairns and Cairns in around 15h 53m.

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