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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    5h 27m
    $156–532

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    41h 2m
    $253–6,745

  3. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    44h 27m
    $417–740

  4. Drive  2,380.4 km

    1. Drive from Pymble to Cairnscar car 2,380.4 km
    27h 20m
    $508–733

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    9h 33m
    $226–825

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 1h
    $373–545

Pymble to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration41h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,005.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Pymble, 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 Pymble Station to Cairns Central Station via Hornsby Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 2m.

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