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How to get fromTerrigal to Cairnsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Terrigal to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    7h 51m
    $161–508

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    40h 42m
    $248–6,744

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    44h 33m
    $313–484

  4. Drive  2,333 km

    1. Drive from Terrigal to Cairnscar car 2,333 km
    26h 58m
    $428–618

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    10h 4m
    $233–821

  6. Bus via Tuggerah Westfield Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d 2h
    $368–542

Terrigal to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Terrigal, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Church St At Kurrawyba Av to Cairns Central Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church St At Kurrawyba Av to Cairns via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 44h 33m.

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