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How to get fromCairns to Hunter valleyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Hunter valley by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Singleton Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $250–595

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Singleton Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $183–612

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Singleton Stationtrain train Hun
    39h 45m
    $258–6,450

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Singleton Station, Munro Stbus bus
    43h 59m
    $362–572

  5. Drive 2,212.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Hunter valleycar car 2,212.8 km
    25h 33m
    $398–575

  6. Fly to Tamworth, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CNS - TMW
    2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Singleton Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $332–993

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CNS - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Singleton Stationtrain train
    14h 1m
    $651–997

  8. Bus via Maitland

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus bus
    3. Take the bus from New England Hwy At John St to Blaxland Av Opp YMCA Sports Centrebus bus 180
    2d 2h
    $338–488

Cairns to Hunter valley by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Hunter valley via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Maitland Station, and Singleton Station in around 39h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Hunter valley via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, and Singleton Station, Munro St in around 43h 59m.

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