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How to get fromCairns to Port Macquarieby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CNS - PQQ
    6h 59m
    $476–897

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train 32
    35h 2m
    $217–6,376

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus bus Au001
    40h 13m
    $352–588

  4. Drive 2,213.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Port Macquariecar car 2,213.6 km
    25h 32m
    $396–572

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquariebus bus
    10h 55m
    $514–975

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus bus Pm11
    42h 15m
    $304–432

Cairns to Port Macquarie by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 35h 2m.

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