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How to get fromCentral Coast to Great Barrier Reefby train, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Central Coast to Great Barrier Reef by train, plane, 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
    8h 15m
    $159–588

  2. 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 44m
    $223–621

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Central Coast to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    10h 19m
    $471–924

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Central Coast to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,096.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Central Coast to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to Gosford Station, Stand N, walk to Gosford Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex. Alternatively, you can take the line 2075 bus to Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, walk to Ourimbah Station, take the train to Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, take the bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.

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