There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal 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
4h 35m$193–567Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
41h 26m$156–6,750Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
45h 40m$353–621Drive 2,407.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal2,407.9 km
27h 44m$468–676Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
46h 2m$331–900
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is to fly which costs $190 - $600 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Smithfield Shopping Centre via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 40m.
The distance between Sydney and Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is 1997 km. The road distance is 2407.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal without a car is to train which takes 41h 26m and costs $150 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, including transfers.
Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $7,000 and takes 41h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 45h 40m.
Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal is 2408 km. It takes approximately 27h 44m to drive from Sydney to Skyrail Smithfield Terminal.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Skyrail Smithfield Terminal, 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 Skyrail Smithfield Terminal via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and Smithfield Shopping Centre in around 41h 26m.
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- 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 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- 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 Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- 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 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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