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How to get fromGosford to Cairnsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gosford to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    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 6m
    $156–583

  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
    39h 9m
    $235–6,739

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    43h
    $332–538

  4. Drive 2,331.5 km

    1. Drive from Gosford to Cairnscar car 2,331.5 km
    26h 57m
    $420–606

  5. Bus via Tuggerah Westfield Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d
    $334–485

Gosford to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration39h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,066.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Gosford Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 39h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Cairns via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 43h.

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