There are 5 ways to get from Pymble to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
6h 11m$142–529Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
41h 1m$153–6,755Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
46h 42m$395–957Drive 2,380.2 km
- Drive from Pymble to Cairns2,380.2 km
27h 14m$463–668Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2d$340–495
Pymble to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pymble to Cairns is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pymble to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Pymble to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy At Livingstone Av and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Hornsby and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Pymble station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Pymble Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Hornsby Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.
The distance between Pymble and Cairns is 2007 km. The road distance is 2380.2 km.
The best way to get from Pymble to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 41h 1m and costs $150 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Pymble to Cairns, including transfers.
Pymble to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Pymble to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Pymble to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $7,000 and takes 41h 1m, you could also bus via Central Station, which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 46h 42m.
What companies run services between Pymble, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pymble Station to Cairns Central Station via Hornsby Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–6,171
- 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
- BQuick
- $85–390
- AChoice
- $85–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $260–370
- Advantage
- $330–480
- Flexible
- $420–650
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hornsby to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Pymble to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Cairns is 1h behind Pymble. It is currently 2:21 AM in Pymble and 1:21 AM in Cairns.
Pymble to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pymble to Cairns is 2380 km. It takes approximately 27h 14m to drive from Pymble to Cairns.
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