How to Travel from
Cape Tribulation to Mackay
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cape Tribulation, Australia → Mackay, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cape Tribulation to Mackay
Composite routes from Cape Tribulation to Mackay
Cheapest
11 h
Car
870 km.
from $47
Other
14 h 54 min
Bus, Train
684 km.
from $147.73
15 h 50 min
684 km.
from $131.76
10 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $245.12
16 h 19 min
684 km.
from $131.43
9 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $333.16
10 h
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $342.12
Route Navigator Cape Tribulation - Mackay
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Camelot Close
Camelot Close, 14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 27 km 258 м
27 km 258 м
Turn slight left onto Cape Tribulation Road
Cape Tribulation Road, 7 km 438 м
7 km 438 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, 4 km 793 м
4 km 793 м
Turn left onto Mossman Daintree Road
Mossman Daintree Road, 26 km 564 м
26 km 564 м
Turn right onto Front Street
Front Street, 14 km 293 м
14 km 293 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 42 km 26 м
42 km 26 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 1 km 139 м
1 km 139 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 2 km 519 м
2 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Captain Cook Highway
Captain Cook Highway, 16 km 962 м
16 km 962 м
Turn slight right onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 310 м
310 м
Continue onto Pease Street
Pease Street, 2 km 81 м
2 km 81 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Keep left
1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 503 м
1 km 503 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 80 km 526 м
80 km 526 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 926 м
1 km 926 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Racecourse Road
Racecourse Road, A1, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto University Road
University Road, 80 km 692 м
80 km 692 м
Turn right onto Jones Street
Jones Street, 3 km 107 м
3 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 70 м
2 km 70 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 109 km 805 м
109 km 805 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 181 km 86 м
181 km 86 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 6 km 271 м
6 km 271 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 504 м
2 km 504 м
Turn right onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 109 м
109 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from PK's to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from PK's to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$30.43
Bus from PK's to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
11h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$1,652.01
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay?
The cheapest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 15h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay?
The fastest way to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 44m and costs $195.65 - $978.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Cape Tribulation and Mackay?
No, there is no direct bus from Cape Tribulation to Mackay. However, there are services departing from PK's and arriving at Mackay via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
How far is it from Cape Tribulation to Mackay?
The distance between Cape Tribulation and Mackay is 857 km. The road distance is 923.8 km.
How do I travel from Cape Tribulation to Mackay without a car?
The best way to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 54m and costs $45.65 - $1847.83 .
How long does it take to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay?
It takes approximately 14h 54m to get from Cape Tribulation to Mackay, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cape Tribulation to Mackay bus from?
Cape Tribulation to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from PK's station.
Where does the Cape Tribulation to Mackay bus arrive?
Cape Tribulation to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Can I drive from Cape Tribulation to Mackay?
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Tribulation to Mackay is 924 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Cape Tribulation to Mackay.
Where can I stay near Mackay?
There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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