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How to get fromSydney to Far North Queenslandby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Far North Queensland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus bus
    8h 18m
    $172–607

  2. Train, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus bus
    42h 46m
    $264–6,784

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus bus
    45h 59m
    $383–655

  4. Drive 2,437.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Far North Queenslandcar car 2,437.3 km
    28h 14m
    $435–629

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus bus
    2d 1h
    $421–700

Sydney to Far North Queensland by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,059.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Far North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Mareeba via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 45h 59m.

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