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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from South Mosman Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 3m
    $155–582

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry F2
    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
    41h 47m
    $250–6,775

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    44h 34m
    $387–741

  4. Drive 2,397.2 km

    1. Drive from Mosman to Cairnscar car 2,397.2 km
    27h 43m
    $431–622

  5. Bus via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H

    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 1h
    $344–506

Mosman to Cairns by ferry and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,992.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd to Cairns via QVB, York St, Stand D, Gadigal Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 44h 34m.

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