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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cronulla 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
    6h 12m
    $166–595

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    42h 21m
    $245–6,757

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 4m
    $374–706

  4. Drive 2,424.5 km

    1. Drive from Cronulla to Cairnscar car 2,424.5 km
    28h 8m
    $428–618

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $345–507

Cronulla to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,006.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cronulla Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 21m.

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