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How to get fromThirroul to Cairnsby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)planeSYD - CNS
    6h 20m
    $145–512

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central StationtrainSco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    42h 38m
    $162–6,759

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thirroul Station to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    47h 14m
    $350–627

  4. Drive 2,460.3 km

    1. Drive from Thirroul to Cairnscar2,460.3 km
    28h 22m
    $473–684

  5. Fly from Wollongong

    1. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Cairns (CNS)planeWOL - CNS
    9h 38m
    $286–858

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central StationtrainSco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $347–509

Thirroul to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Thirroul, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Thirroul Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thirroul Station to Cairns Central Station via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 47h 14m.

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