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How to get fromCairns to Mosmanby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Mosman by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B to South Mosman Wharfferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $162–500

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    41h 31m
    $265–6,434

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    45h 12m
    $328–490

  4. Drive  2,397.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Mosmancar car 2,397.8 km
    27h 41m
    $440–636

  5. Bus via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    2d
    $384–544

Cairns to Mosman by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,992.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, York St, Stand H in around 41h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Gadigal Station, and QVB, York St, Stand D in around 45h 12m.

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