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How to get fromSydney to Atherton Tablelandby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Atherton Tableland by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Atherton Tablelandcar car
    6h 9m
    $164–597

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gordonvaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    41h 12m
    $400–6,949

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gordonvalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    43h 34m
    $569–960

  4. Drive 2,416.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Atherton Tablelandcar car 2,416.6 km
    28h 5m
    $434–626

  5. Bus, taxi via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gordonvalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $503–694

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,078.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Atherton Tableland. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then drive to Atherton Tableland. Alternatively, you can take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Gordonvale, then take the taxi to Atherton Tableland.

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