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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Thirroul 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 Thirroul Stationtrain train
    5h 29m
    $160–534

  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 Thirroul Stationtrain train Sco
    42h 34m
    $266–6,431

  3. 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 Thirroul Stationtrain train Sco
    2d 2h
    $406–704

  4. Drive  2,460.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Thirroulcar car 2,460.7 km
    28h 27m
    $449–649

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    2d 2h
    $404–621

Cairns to Thirroul by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,041.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Thirroul Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 42h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Thirroul Station via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Wollongong, and Wollongong Station in around 2d 2h.

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