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How to get fromCairns to Central Coastby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Central Coast by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $142–468

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    40h 56m
    $253–6,417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus 3204
    44h 29m
    $333–491

  4. Drive  2,317.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Central Coastcar car 2,317.4 km
    27h
    $420–606

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $229–740

  6. Bus via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 19
    2d 1h
    $378–538

Cairns to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,083.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 40h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 44h 29m.

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