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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Ellis Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)planeSYD - CNS
    4h 48m
    $248–652
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationtrainSpirit of Queensland
    40h 53m
    $275–6,899
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationbusPm16
    45h 45m
    $372–644
  4. Drive 2,424.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ellis Beachcar2,424.3 km
    27h 58m
    $470–679
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsbusCairns
    46h 13m
    $349–922

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Ellis Beach via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 40h 53m.

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