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How to get fromCairns to Palm Beachby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    6h 4m
    $146–550

  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 Hornsby Stationtrain train 32
    42h 2m
    $250–6,440

  3. Bus via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    46h 31m
    $331–524

  4. Drive 2,412.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Palm Beachcar car 2,412.1 km
    27h 57m
    $429–619

  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 2h
    $352–505

Cairns to Palm Beach by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,038.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Club Palm Beach, Barrenjoey Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Hornsby Station, Gordon Station, Gordon Station, Stand A, Pittwater Place Shopping Centre, Park St, and Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd in around 42h 2m.

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