What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which costs $160 - $550 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.

How far is it from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The distance between Cairns and Shellharbour is 2076 km. The road distance is 2493.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 43h 55m and costs $260 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cairns to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Shellharbour bus from?

Cairns to Shellharbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Shellharbour train from?

Cairns to Shellharbour train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to train which takes 43h 55m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cairns to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Cairns to Shellharbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Cairns to Shellharbour train arrive?

Cairns to Shellharbour train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Shellharbour is 2494 km. It takes approximately 28h 57m to drive from Cairns to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 622+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Cairns to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Brisbane, Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 47m
$161–531
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
43h 55m
$269–6,435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
2d 3h
$370–600
Drive 2,493.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Shellharbourcar 2,493.8 km
28h 57m
$447–645
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
2d 3h
$409–708

Cairns to Shellharbour by train and bus

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43h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,076.2 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 43h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 2d 3h.

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