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How to Travel from

Cape Tribulation to Whitsunday Islands

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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:
$178.08–$457.92

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$826.79

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$890.39
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19
Plane from Cooktown Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$343.44–$953.99

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.96–$165.36

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:
$26.71–$38.16
Bus from PK's to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62
Bus from PK's to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.62–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.70–$76.32

Island Transfers

Phone:
0488 022 868
Website:
islandtransfers.com/
Other from Palm Bay to Shute
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.11

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.62–$1,603.39

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.13
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.13

Questions and Answers

How can I find the most affordable transportation option from Cape Tribulation to the Whitsunday Islands?

$127.69 - $166.00

What is the quickest route to reach the Whitsunday Islands from Cape Tribulation?

The quickest route to reach the Whitsunday Islands from Cape Tribulation is to take a bus and a flight, which takes 10 hours and 29 minutes and costs between $255.39 and $600.16.

How far is it from Cape Tribulation to the Whitsunday Islands?

838 kilometers

How can I travel from Cape Tribulation to the Whitsunday Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Tribulation to the Whitsunday Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal which takes 16 hours and 19 minutes and costs $127.69 - $166.00.

What is the travel time from Cape Tribulation to Whitsunday Islands?

It takes approximately 16 hours and 19 minutes to travel from Cape Tribulation to Whitsunday Islands, including transfers.

What are the options for accommodation near the Whitsunday Islands?

There are 157+ hotels available in Whitsunday Islands. Prices start at $221.75 per night.
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