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

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

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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 Georgetownbus bus
    12h 17m
    $247–655

  2. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    3. Drive from Tully to Ravenshoecar car
    4. Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Georgetownbus bus
    43h 5m
    $332–6,373

  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 Georgetownbus bus
    2d 2h
    $474–805

  4. Drive  2,362.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Georgetowncar car 2,362.1 km
    28h 41m
    $508–734

  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 Georgetownbus bus
    2d 6h
    $507–758

Sydney to Georgetown by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,410 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station to Georgetown via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 2h.

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