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How to get fromThirroul to Cairnsby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 30m
    $155–582

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    42h 42m
    $247–6,759

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    47h 7m
    $428–792

  4. Drive 2,460.5 km

    1. Drive from Thirroul to Cairnscar car 2,460.5 km
    28h 30m
    $443–639

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $350–517

Thirroul to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,040.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Thirroul Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thirroul Station to Cairns via Wollongong Station, Wollongong, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 47h 7m.

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