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

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 23m
    $158–494

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    43h 34m
    $263–6,761

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    46h 22m
    $410–741

  4. Drive  2,506.7 km

    1. Drive from Kiama to Cairnscar car 2,506.7 km
    29h 3m
    $457–659

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $378–561

Kiama to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,089.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Kiama Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 43h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiama Bombo to Cairns via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 46h 22m.

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