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 $150 - $490 and takes 7h 59m.

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 7h 59m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Cairns via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The distance between Shellharbour and Cairns is 2091 km. The road distance is 2492.4 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 2m and costs $250 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 or bus from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train which takes 44h 2m and costs $250 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Shellharbour to Cairns bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Cairns is 2492 km. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Shellharbour to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
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
7h 59m
$159–487
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 2m
$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 Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d
$371–644
Drive 2,492.4 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Cairnscar 2,492.4 km
28h 51m
$451–652
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
10h 52m
$248–783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d
$283–476

Shellharbour to Cairns by bus and train

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44h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,090.7 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Cairns via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d.

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