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How to get fromCairns to Penrithby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Penrith by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $139–553

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    41h 9m
    $244–6,430

  3. Bus

    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
    47h 58m
    $338–544

  4. Drive 2,370 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Penrithcar car 2,370 km
    27h 46m
    $420–606

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $231–615

  6. Bus, train

    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 train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2d 1h
    $380–652

Cairns to Penrith by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration41h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,043.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Penrith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 41h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Penrith Station, Stand F via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, and Parramatta Station, Stand B3 in around 47h 58m.

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