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How to get fromCairns to Darling Harbourby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Darling Harbour by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 34m
    $139–546

  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 Central Stationtrain train 32
    40h 50m
    $247–6,428

  3. Bus via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    45h 41m
    $340–541

  4. Drive 2,399.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Darling Harbourcar car 2,399.3 km
    27h 43m
    $432–623

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2d
    $377–647

Cairns to Darling Harbour by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Wynyard Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 40h 50m.

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