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How to get fromCairns to Nelson Bayby plane, bus, train, or 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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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    6h 59m
    $230–797

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    9h 17m
    $145–480

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    40h 23m
    $253–6,414

  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 Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    43h 21m
    $317–477

  5. Drive  2,321.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Nelson Baycar car 2,321.4 km
    26h 50m
    $423–611

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    46h 56m
    $377–524

Cairns to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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 21m.

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