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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Ellis Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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 59m
    $258–712

  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
    $360–6,899

  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 / ...
    44h 2m
    $419–764

  4. Drive 2,425.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ellis Beachcar car 2,425.6 km
    28h 7m
    $437–631

  5. Train via Cedar Rd at Warren Street

    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
    41h 40m
    $259–6,772

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $362–527

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

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. 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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