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How to get fromCairns to Sydney Airport (SYD)by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Cairns

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    4h 5m
    $130–550

  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 Central Stationtrain train 32
    40h 59m
    $262–6,444

  3. Bus via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A

    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
    45h 45m
    $331–528

  4. Drive 2,406.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Sydney Airport (SYD)car car 2,406.9 km
    27h 49m
    $427–616

  5. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CTN - SYD
    10h 40m
    $278–712

  6. Bus

    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
    $392–665

Cairns to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration40h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to International Airport Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 40h 59m.

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