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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $140 - $420 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Wollongong Station, Station St, Sutherland Station, Stand A, Bankstown Station, Stand E, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The distance between Shellharbour and Cairns is 2091 km. The road distance is 2480.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 44h 15m and costs $250 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Shellharbour to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Cairns bus from?

Shellharbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.

Train, bus or fly from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train which takes 44h 15m and costs $250 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 17h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $440 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Shellharbour to Cairns bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E.

What is the time difference between Shellharbour and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Shellharbour. It is currently 7:08 PM in Shellharbour and 6:08 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Cairns is 2480 km. It takes approximately 29h 8m to drive from Shellharbour to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 985+ hotels available in Cairns.

Shellharbour to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Shellharbour to Cairns by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
8h 4m
$149–417
Train
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
44h 15m
$250–6,763
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
2d 1h
$432–975
Drive 2,480.3 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Cairnscar 2,480.3 km
29h 8m
$459–663
Fly Wollongong to Cairns
1. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane WOL - CNS
17h 44m
$278–760
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
10h 32m
$219–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand Ebus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 1h
$293–435

Shellharbour to Cairns by bus and train

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44h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,090.7 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Cairns Central Station via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 44h 15m. Alternatively, Link Airways and Virgin Australia fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week.

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