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How to get fromSydney to Cardwellby plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cardwell by plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar car
    5h 57m
    $178–467

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    36h 55m
    $145–5,749

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cardwellbus bus Cairns
    41h 33m
    $363–902

  4. Drive 2,214.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cardwellcar car 2,214.7 km
    25h 24m
    $419–605

  5. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 22m
    $147–1,152

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    42h 15m
    $267–375

Sydney to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Cardwell via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 36h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Cardwell via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 41h 33m.

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