What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mosman?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mosman is to fly and ferry which costs $160 - $550 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mosman?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mosman is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mosman?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Mosman. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Military Rd Opp Hampden Av via Brisbane and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mosman?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mosman station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 31m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mosman?

The distance between Cairns and Mosman is 1993 km. The road distance is 2397.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mosman without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mosman without a car is to train which takes 41h 31m and costs $260 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mosman?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cairns to Mosman, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mosman bus from?

Cairns to Mosman bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mosman train from?

Cairns to Mosman train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Mosman?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mosman is to train which takes 41h 31m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 47h 27m.

Where does the Cairns to Mosman bus arrive?

Cairns to Mosman bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Mosman?

Mosman is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 5:12 AM in Cairns and 6:12 AM in Mosman.

Where does the Cairns to Mosman train arrive?

Cairns to Mosman train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mosman?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mosman is 2398 km. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Cairns to Mosman.

Where can I stay near Mosman?

There are 5191+ hotels available in Mosman.

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

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Fly, ferry
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B to South Mosman Wharfferry
4h 55m
$163–540
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
41h 31m
$265–6,434
Bus via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus Pm11
47h 27m
$386–572
Drive 2,397.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Mosmancar 2,397.8 km
27h 41m
$437–632
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2d 1h
$437–1,047

Cairns to Mosman by train and bus

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Distance: 1,992.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, York St, Stand H in around 41h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Military Rd Opp Hampden Av via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Chatswood, and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 47h 27m.

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