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How to get fromCairns to Nowraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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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
    7h 56m
    $165–513

  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
    44h 51m
    $275–6,462

  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 Nowrabus bus Pm2
    2d 1h
    $356–533

  4. Drive  2,544.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Nowracar car 2,544.8 km
    29h 31m
    $461–665

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    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 bus from Central Station to Nowrabus bus Pm2
    2d 5h
    $429–744

Cairns to Nowra by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,129.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 44h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Nowra via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 2d 1h.

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