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How to get fromCairns to Newcastleby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    6h 39m
    $218–593

  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 Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    7h 38m
    $143–557

  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
    38h 27m
    $234–6,401

  4. Bus

    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
    41h 25m
    $315–506

  5. Drive 2,285.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Newcastlecar car 2,285.1 km
    26h 24m
    $405–585

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Pm11
    45h 55m
    $324–462

Cairns to Newcastle by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration38h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,899.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, 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 Broadmeadow Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 38h 27m.

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