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How to get fromCairns to Port Stephensby bus or ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens by bus or ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Grahamstown Rd After Kedahla Clbus bus 136
    5. Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Meredith Av At Cook Pdebus bus 137
    2d 1h
    $421–997

Cairns to Port Stephens by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,912.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Port Stephens. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane, walk to Roma Street busway, platform 2, take the bus to King George Square, 2a, take the bus to Newcastle, walk to Queens Wharf, take the ferry to Stockton Wharf, walk to Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St, take the bus to Grahamstown Rd After Kedahla Cl, then take the bus to Meredith Av At Cook Pde.

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