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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 55m
    $137–510

  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 Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    40h 50m
    $242–6,429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2d
    $344–569

  4. Drive 2,394.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Parramattacar car 2,394.7 km
    27h 37m
    $422–609

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2d
    $403–702

Cairns to Parramatta by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,011.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Parramatta, 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 Parramatta Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 40h 50m.

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