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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shoalhaven Heads 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 Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    8h 41m
    $165–598

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    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
    45h 3m
    $257–6,776

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berry to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d
    $432–796

  4. Drive 2,532 km

    1. Drive from Shoalhaven Heads to Cairnscar car 2,532 km
    29h 27m
    $454–655

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Shoalhaven Heads to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    10h 30m
    $488–934

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $360–534

Shoalhaven Heads to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration45h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,124.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Scott St Opp Explorer Bvd to Cairns Central Station via Berry Station, Station Rd, Berry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 45h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shoalhaven Heads Rd Opp Bolt St to Cairns via Berry, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d.

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