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

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 57m
    $138–554

  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 Hornsby Stationtrain train 32
    40h 22m
    $242–6,428

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

    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 28m
    $336–539

  4. Drive 2,387.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Eppingcar car 2,387.2 km
    27h 29m
    $426–616

  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 Epping Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $228–610

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    2d
    $347–498

Cairns to Epping by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Epping, 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 Epping Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Hornsby Station in around 40h 22m.

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