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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    5h 30m
    $132–494

  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
    $256–6,750

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2d 1h
    $410–620

  4. Drive  2,423.1 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Sydneycar car 2,423.1 km
    28h 2m
    $522–753

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2d 2h
    $390–700

Palm Cove to Sydney by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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