What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which costs $150 - $430 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The distance between Cairns and Shellharbour is 2076 km. The road distance is 2478.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 43h 39m and costs $250 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Cairns to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Shellharbour bus from?

Cairns to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to train which takes 43h 39m and costs $250 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $1,400 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Cairns to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Cairns to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Shellharbour?

Shellharbour is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 10:09 AM in Cairns and 11:09 AM in Shellharbour.

Can I drive from Cairns to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Shellharbour is 2479 km. It takes approximately 29h 10m to drive from Cairns to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Cairns to Shellharbour - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 45m
$154–423
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
43h 39m
$254–6,435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
2d 1h
$297–426
Drive 2,478.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Shellharbourcar 2,478.8 km
29h 10m
$447–646
Fly to Wollongong
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wollongong (WOL)plane CNS - WOL
8h 59m
$371–1,321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
2d 3h
$443–985

Cairns to Shellharbour by train and bus

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43h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,076.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 43h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand B, Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 2d 1h.

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