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How to get fromCairns to Newcastle Airport (NTL)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Cairns to Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    5h 50m
    $210–600

  2. Fly Cairns 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 Hamilton Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $147–550

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    39h 29m
    $242–6,415

  4. Bus via Broadmeadow Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus 3204
    42h 27m
    $321–516

  5. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane TSV - NTL
    12h 33m
    $318–1,819

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Pm11
    46h 57m
    $328–468

  7. Drive 2,290.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Newcastle Airport (NTL)car car 2,290.7 km
    26h 28m
    $406–587

Cairns to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,879.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 39h 29m.

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