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How to get fromChatswood to Cairnsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatswood to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    5h 54m
    $152–578

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    41h 14m
    $239–6,757

  3. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    45h 29m
    $415–958

  4. Drive 2,389.1 km

    1. Drive from Chatswood to Cairnscar car 2,389.1 km
    27h 33m
    $429–619

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    46h 55m
    $393–632

Chatswood to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration41h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,997.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chatswood Station to Cairns Central Station via Hornsby Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 14m.

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