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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 6m
    $156–482

  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
    39h 50m
    $253–6,739

  3. Bus via Wyong

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Wyong Station, Stand Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wyong Station, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    44h 30m
    $327–503

  4. Drive  2,374.6 km

    1. Drive from Hornsby to Cairnscar car 2,374.6 km
    27h 18m
    $430–621

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    10h 12m
    $223–768

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $374–547

Hornsby to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration39h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,019.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hornsby Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 39h 50m.

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