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

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

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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 17m
    $155–491

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    41h 31m
    $254–6,756

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3105
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    46h 20m
    $319–491

  4. Drive  2,395.6 km

    1. Drive from Merrylands to Cairnscar car 2,395.6 km
    27h 36m
    $436–629

  5. Bus via Central Station

    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
    $374–557

Merrylands to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration41h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,009.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Merrylands, 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 Merrylands Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 31m.

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