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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Wollongong 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
    5h 40m
    $158–578

  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
    42h 46m
    $251–6,431

  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
    $358–643

  4. Drive 2,472.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Wollongongcar car 2,472.1 km
    28h 40m
    $442–638

  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 3h
    $440–981

Cairns to Wollongong by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,054 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Wollongong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 42h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Wollongong via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 2d.

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