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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    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
    $72–2,707

  2. Bus

    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

  3. Drive 920.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Cape Tribulationcar car 920.3 km
    13h 49m
    $174–252

  4. Fly from Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    9h 42m
    $265–579

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus Cairns
    16h 7m
    $153–319

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus bus
    9h 16m
    $301–1,307

Mackay to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest 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 in around 15h 57m.

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