How to Travel from
Sydney CBD to Cairns
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney Cbd to Cairns
Composite routes from Sydney Cbd to Cairns
Cheapest
28 h 7 min
Car
2415 km.
from $132
Other
41 h 32 min
1960 km.
from $2037.89
45 h 35 min
1960 km.
from $264.20
8 h 39 min
Train, Plane
1960 km.
from $261.05
2 d 2 h 11 min
1960 km.
from $316.15
Route Navigator Sydney CBD - Cairns
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Continue onto Bond Street
Bond Street, 99 м
99 м
Turn right onto Pitt Street
Pitt Street, 113 м
113 м
Turn left onto Hunter Street
Hunter Street, 204 м
204 м
Turn left onto Chifley Square
Chifley Square, 160 м
160 м
Turn left onto Bent Street
Bent Street, 216 м
216 м
Turn right onto Gresham Street
Gresham Street, 87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 3 km 572 м
3 km 572 м
Keep left onto Warringah Freeway and drive toward Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli
Warringah Freeway, Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli, 351 м
351 м
Keep right onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 118 м
118 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
Continue onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 2 km 10 м
2 km 10 м
Turn right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 303 м
1 km 303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 1 km 826 м
1 km 826 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 380 м
380 м
Turn left onto Mowbray Road
Mowbray Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 13 km 890 м
13 km 890 м
Keep right onto M1
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto M1
14 м
14 м
Turn slight right onto Pacific Motorway Onramp
Pacific Motorway Onramp, 99 km 654 м
99 km 654 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 1 km 506 м
1 km 506 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 3 km 378 м
3 km 378 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Freemans Drive
Freemans Drive, 12 km 506 м
12 km 506 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leggetts Drive
Leggetts Drive, 7 km 373 м
7 km 373 м
Turn right onto Railway Street
Railway Street, 345 м
345 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 821 м
1 km 821 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lang Street
Lang Street, 2 km 799 м
2 km 799 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hunter Expressway
Hunter Expressway, 92 km 64 м
92 km 64 м
Turn right onto Lorne Street
Lorne Street, 327 м
327 м
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 199 м
199 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 59 km 737 м
59 km 737 м
Continue onto Salisbury Street
Salisbury Street, 26 km 999 м
26 km 999 м
Keep left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 14 km 170 м
14 km 170 м
Turn left onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
Turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 78 km 733 м
78 km 733 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Oxley Highway
Oxley Highway, 1 km 796 м
1 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 2 km 594 м
2 km 594 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 465 м
465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 1 km 699 м
1 km 699 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 37 km 6 м
37 km 6 м
Turn right onto Laidlaw Street
Laidlaw Street, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
Turn left onto Dalton Street
Dalton Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn right onto Merton Street
Merton Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Burton Street
Burton Street, 136 м
136 м
Turn right onto Wee Waa Street
Wee Waa Street, 36 km 533 м
36 km 533 м
Turn right onto Turrawan Road
Turrawan Road, 20 km 890 м
20 km 890 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 137 м
137 м
Turn left onto Barwan Street
Barwan Street, 99 km 847 м
99 km 847 м
Keep left onto Frome Street
Frome Street, 2 km 755 м
2 km 755 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 401 м
1 km 401 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 118 km 176 м
118 km 176 м
Turn left onto Bucknell Street
Bucknell Street, 270 м
270 м
Turn right onto Barwon Street
Barwon Street, 274 м
274 м
Turn left onto St George Street
St George Street, 114 km 892 м
114 km 892 м
Turn right onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn right onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Burrowes Street
Burrowes Street, 71 km 35 м
71 km 35 м
Turn left onto Roma Downs Road
Roma Downs Road, 3 km 160 м
3 km 160 м
Turn right onto Billy Bob Way
Billy Bob Way, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 3 km 694 м
3 km 694 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Bungil Street
Bungil Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Quintin Street
Quintin Street, 300 м
300 м
Continue onto Northern Road
Northern Road, 263 km 839 м
263 km 839 м
Turn left onto Dawson Highway
Dawson Highway, 70 km 399 м
70 km 399 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street Bypass
Eclipse Street Bypass, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 65 km 241 м
65 km 241 м
Keep left onto A7
1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10
Train from Epping Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.21
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$189.46
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$568.39
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$505.24
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$618.92
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$884.17
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$517.87
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$568.39
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.63–$4,467.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns is to fly which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 5h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.
How far is it from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
The distance between Sydney CBD and Cairns is 1990 km. The road distance is 2412.4 km.
How do I travel from Sydney CBD to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs $59.78 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Cairns train from?
Sydney CBD to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $4021.74 and takes 41h 32m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $195.65 - $369.57 and takes 45h 35m.
What is the time difference between Sydney CBD and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Sydney CBD. It is currently 10:28 in Sydney CBD and 09:28 in Cairns.
Where does the Sydney CBD to Cairns train arrive?
Sydney CBD to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Cairns is 2412 km. It takes approximately 28h 20m to drive from Sydney CBD to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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