There are 4 ways to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney by ferry, plane, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Ferry, fly to Sydney
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Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
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Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD)
3 alternative options
Ferry, fly to Newcastle, train
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Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
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Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle (NTL)
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Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
Ferry, train
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Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
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Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
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Take the train from Brisbane to Central Station
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
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Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney is to ferry and fly which costs $250 - $600 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney is to ferry and fly. Taking this option will cost $250 - $600 and takes 6h 40m.
The distance between Great barrier reef (Landmark) and Sydney is 1973 km.
The best way to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney without a car is to ferry and train which takes 42h 14m and costs $350 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 50m.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer flights from Cairns Airport to Sydney Airport.
There are 437+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
- Distance: 1972.6 km
- Duration: 6h 40m
What companies run services between Great barrier reef (Landmark), QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Great barrier reef (Landmark) to Sydney. However, you can take the walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns, take the walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Central Terminus, take the walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the walk to Cairns State School, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, take the walk to Cairns airport, fly to Sydney, take the walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Sydney. Alternatively, you can take the walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns, take the walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Central Terminus, take the walk to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the walk to Cairns State School, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, take the walk to Cairns airport, fly to Newcastle, take the walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, take the walk to Hamilton Station, then take the train to Sydney.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Cairns to Sydney via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
Flights from Cairns to Sydney via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $950
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350 - $800
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390 - $900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $700
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350 - $800
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $9 - $12
- Opal single trip ticket
- $11 - $15
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170 - $370
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $170 - $250
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $250 - $360
- BQuick
- $222
- AChoice
- $369
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270 - $550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270 - $410
- Advantage
- $330 - $480
- Premium
- $360 - $550
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- (61) 7 4044 9944
- central_ga@quicksilvergroup.com.au
- Website
- green-island.com.au
Ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $92
- Schedules at
- green-island.com.au
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