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

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

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)planeSYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    9h 30m
    $238–662

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    44h 13m
    $255–6,899

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    2d
    $452–770

  4. Drive 2,586 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cape Tribulationcar2,586 km
    32h 40m
    $508–733

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeSYD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to PK'sbus
    9h 43m
    $243–827

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to PK'sbus
    2d 3h
    $445–644

Sydney to Cape Tribulation by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cape Tribulation, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to PK's via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d.

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