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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Ellis Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    4h 54m
    $246–604

  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
    40h 53m
    $345–6,863

  3. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 39m
    $341–513

  4. Drive  2,424.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ellis Beachcar car 2,424.9 km
    28h 4m
    $443–640

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2d 2h
    $433–909

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

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Ellis Beach via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 40h 53m.

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