How to Travel from
Mackay to Cape Tribulation
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Mackay, Australia → Cape Tribulation, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Cape Tribulation
Composite routes from Mackay to Cape Tribulation
Cheapest
11 h 27 min
Car
873 km.
from $48
Other
15 h 14 min
Train, Bus
684 km.
from $852.57
15 h 57 min
684 km.
from $126.80
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $253.67
16 h 6 min
684 km.
from $128.20
9 h 11 min
Train, Plane
685 km.
from $318.99
13 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $361.74
Route Navigator Mackay - Cape Tribulation
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 56 м
56 м
Keep left
1 km 312 м
1 km 312 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 6 km 300 м
6 km 300 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 516 м
5 km 516 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 52 km 269 м
52 km 269 м
Turn right onto Toogood Road
Toogood Road, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn right onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Continue onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 458 м
458 м
Keep left
72 м
72 м
Turn left onto McCoombe Street
McCoombe Street, 317 м
317 м
Turn left onto Kingsford Street
Kingsford Street, 264 м
264 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swallow Street
Swallow Street, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
Keep left
456 м
456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 312 м
312 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 293 м
293 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramsey Drive
Ramsey Drive, 10 km 300 м
10 km 300 м
Continue onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 4 km 84 м
4 km 84 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 512 м
2 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 135 м
1 km 135 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 42 km 74 м
42 km 74 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 14 km 279 м
14 km 279 м
Continue onto Front Street
Front Street, 52 м
52 м
Keep left onto Foxton Avenue
Foxton Avenue, 26 km 519 м
26 km 519 м
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 4 km 558 м
4 km 558 м
Continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 149 м
149 м
Turn left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 24 м
24 м
Attention, take ferry (Daintree River Ferry)
Daintree River Ferry, 276 м
276 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 7 km 497 м
7 km 497 м
Turn slight left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 27 km 194 м
27 km 194 м
Turn left onto Camelot Close
Camelot Close, 14 м
14 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$532.61
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Mackay to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
11h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to PK's
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Bus from Cooktown to PK's
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,585.39
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$270.50
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation?
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 15h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation?
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $184.78 - $923.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Cape Tribulation?
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Cape Tribulation. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at PK's via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
How far is it from Mackay to Cape Tribulation?
The distance between Mackay and Cape Tribulation is 856 km. The road distance is 928.6 km.
How do I travel from Mackay to Cape Tribulation without a car?
The best way to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 14m and costs $43.48 - $1630.43 .
How long does it take to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation?
It takes approximately 15h 14m to get from Mackay to Cape Tribulation, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Cape Tribulation bus from?
Mackay to Cape Tribulation bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
Where does the Mackay to Cape Tribulation bus arrive?
Mackay to Cape Tribulation bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Mackay to Cape Tribulation?
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Cape Tribulation is 929 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Mackay to Cape Tribulation.
Where can I stay near Cape Tribulation?
There are 55+ hotels available in Cape Tribulation. Prices start at $53.80 per night.
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