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

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Cairns by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 31m
    $154–582

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    41h 50m
    $240–6,758

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    44h 52m
    $398–752

  4. Drive 2,370 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cairnscar car 2,370 km
    27h 46m
    $420–606

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    9h
    $455–901

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $349–515

Penrith to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration41h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,041 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Cairns via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 44h 52m.

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