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How to get fromBateau Bay to Cairnsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bateau Bay to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 54m
    $159–589

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    40h 45m
    $239–6,746

  3. Bus via Gosford Station, Stand N

    1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    44h 36m
    $334–546

  4. Drive 2,327.5 km

    1. Drive from Bateau Bay to Cairnscar car 2,327.5 km
    26h 54m
    $417–603

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tuggerah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    9h 40m
    $224–573

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    47h 57m
    $334–486

Bateau Bay to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,086.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bateau Bay Rd At Parkside Av to Cairns Central Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bateau Bay Rd At Parkside Av to Cairns via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 44h 36m.

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