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

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

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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 Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $163–575

  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 Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    43h 50m
    $254–6,435

  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 Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    2d 1h
    $349–624

  4. Drive 2,493.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Shellharbourcar car 2,493.9 km
    28h 57m
    $451–651

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    2d 4h
    $443–985

Cairns to Shellharbour by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,076.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 2d 1h.

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