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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)planeSYD - CNS
    5h 50m
    $145–543

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BferryF2
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    41h 47m
    $165–6,777

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    46h 23m
    $353–629

  4. Drive 2,396.4 km

    1. Drive from Mosman to Cairnscar2,396.4 km
    27h 33m
    $469–677

  5. Bus via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    2d 1h
    $340–503

Mosman to Cairns by ferry and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mosman, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd to Cairns Central Station via QVB, York St, Stand D, Gadigal Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 46h 23m.

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