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How to get fromPalm Cove to Sydneyby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Cove to Sydney by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 110 bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Cairns Hospitalbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    6h 16m
    $132–474

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    42h 41m
    $256–6,751

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    46h 51m
    $306–446

  4. Drive  2,423.1 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Sydneycar car 2,423.1 km
    28h 3m
    $445–642

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2d 2h
    $411–901

Palm Cove to Sydney by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,019.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Palm Cove, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Central Station via Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 42h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 46h 51m.

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