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How to get fromSydney to Cardwellby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cardwell by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    8h 9m
    $244–533

  2. Fly to Cairns, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 32m
    $178–1,222

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    36h 55m
    $235–5,743

  4. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    40h 34m
    $359–626

  5. Drive 2,216 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cardwellcar car 2,216 km
    25h 28m
    $397–574

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cardwelltrain train
    11h 28m
    $278–2,422

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    44h 12m
    $330–531

Sydney to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Cardwell via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 36h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 40h 34m.

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