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How to get fromCairns to Kiamaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Kiama by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $160–496

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain train Sco
    43h 32m
    $267–6,432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus bus Pm2
    2d
    $351–524

  4. Drive  2,506.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Kiamacar car 2,506.1 km
    29h 5m
    $460–664

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain train Sco
    2d 3h
    $407–705

Cairns to Kiama by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration43h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,090.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Kiama Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Kiama Bombo via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 2d.

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