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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Palm Coveby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    5h 36m
    $135–529

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    42h 50m
    $242–6,753

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 21m
    $382–723

  4. Drive 2,431.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Palm Covecar car 2,431.9 km
    28h 14m
    $432–624

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SYD - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Palm Covebus bus
    11h 35m
    $263–708

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $359–523

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Palm Cove by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,006.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Palm Cove, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Williams Esplanade at French Street via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 42h 50m.

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