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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wollongong 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 Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 41m
    $155–582

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wollongong 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 53m
    $248–6,760

  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
    45h 49m
    $422–781

  4. Drive 2,471.4 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Cairnscar car 2,471.4 km
    28h 40m
    $442–638

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central 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
    $351–518

Wollongong to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,053.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Cairns via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 45h 49m.

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