What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cessnock?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Cessnock is to fly and train and bus which costs $140 - $550 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Cessnock?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Cessnock is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Cessnock. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Vincent St At Edward St via Brisbane and Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Cessnock?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Cessnock station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Cessnock?

The distance between Cairns and Cessnock is 1959 km. The road distance is 2250.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Cessnock without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Cessnock without a car is to train which takes 39h 3m and costs $240 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cairns to Cessnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cessnock bus from?

Cairns to Cessnock bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Cessnock train from?

Cairns to Cessnock train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Cessnock?

The best way to get from Cairns to Cessnock is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 39h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 46h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Cessnock bus arrive?

Cairns to Cessnock bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Cessnock?

Cessnock is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 1:49 AM in Cairns and 2:49 AM in Cessnock.

Where does the Cairns to Cessnock train arrive?

Cairns to Cessnock train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Cessnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Cessnock is 2251 km. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Cairns to Cessnock.

Where can I stay near Cessnock?

There are 551+ hotels available in Cessnock.

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

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

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Fly to Newcastle Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
8h 16m
$224–822
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand C to Vincent St At Edward Stbus
8h 29m
$144–504
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
39h 3m
$247–6,407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Opp Old Maitland Rd to Vincent St At Edward Stbus 160
46h 5m
$387–578
Drive 2,250.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Cessnockcar 2,250.5 km
25h 58m
$474–685
Bus via Newcastle (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus Sydney
2d
$419–997

Cairns to Cessnock by train and bus

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39h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,958.7 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Cessnock, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Vincent St At Edward St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Maitland Station, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 39h 3m.

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