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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Palm Cove 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
    6h 59m
    $152–495

  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
    41h 44m
    $256–6,744

  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 52m
    $318–486

  4. Drive  2,421.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Palm Covecar car 2,421.9 km
    28h 2m
    $445–642

  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
    $420–893

Sydney to Palm Cove by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Palm Cove, 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 Williams Esplanade at French Street via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 41h 44m.

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