What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay is to fly and train and bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay is to fly and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 22m.

How far is it from Cairns to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Nelson Bay is 1922 km. The road distance is 2321.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 24m and costs $240 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Nelson Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Nelson Bay is 2322 km. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Cairns to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
7h 9m
$220–556
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 Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
9h 17m
$150–558
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
40h 24m
$243–6,414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
43h 22m
$336–538
Drive 2,321.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Nelson Baycar 2,321.9 km
26h 54m
$418–603
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
47h 56m
$332–472

Cairns to Nelson Bay by train and bus

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40h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,921.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns to Donald St Before Stockton St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 43h 22m.

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