There are 3 ways to get from Tully to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Tully to Cairns by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tully to Cairns is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tully to Cairns is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tully and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Tully and Cairns is 165 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.
The best way to get from Tully to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $60.
The bus from Tully to Cairns takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Tully to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Tully station.
Tully to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.
The best way to get from Tully to Cairns is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $550 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Tully, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Tully to Cairns 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Tully to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $7–506 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
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- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Tully to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–506
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $7–35
- Gold Class
- $404
- Heritage Class
- $506
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Tully to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tully to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Tully to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Tully to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tully to Cairns is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tully to Cairns.
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