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How to get fromCairns to Long Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Long Island 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 Hawkesbury River Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $140–539

  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 9m
    $244–6,419

  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
    43h 42m
    $325–519

  4. Drive 2,357.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Long Islandcar car 2,357.8 km
    27h 10m
    $418–603

  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 Hawkesbury River Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $226–613

  6. Bus, train

    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 train from Tuggerah Station to Hawkesbury River Stationtrain train Ccn
    47h 59m
    $342–487

Cairns to Long Island by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,046.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Hawkesbury River Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Gosford Station in around 40h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Hawkesbury River Station via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station in around 43h 42m.

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