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How to get fromCentral Coast to Cairnsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Coast to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 3m
    $164–531

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    40h 56m
    $250–6,746

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    2d
    $427–1,021

  4. Drive  2,316.8 km

    1. Drive from Central Coast to Cairnscar car 2,316.8 km
    27h
    $499–720

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    9h 15m
    $320–934

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2d
    $491–711

Central Coast to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,093.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Cairns Central Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Coast to Cairns via Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812, Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Shirley St At Ourimbah St, Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d.

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