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How to get fromCairns to Mosmanby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B to Taronga Zoo Wharfferry ferry
    4h 53m
    $163–583

  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
    41h 31m
    $251–6,434

  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
    46h 16m
    $331–531

  4. Drive 2,398.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Mosmancar car 2,398.3 km
    27h 44m
    $431–622

  5. 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 1h
    $350–504

Cairns to Mosman by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,992.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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 Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, and QVB, York St, Stand D in around 46h 16m.

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