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

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

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  1. Fly to Tamworth

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CNS - TMW
    7h 25m
    $298–934

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    37h 33m
    $314–6,501

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    40h 55m
    $397–602

  4. Drive 2,019.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Tamworthcar car 2,019.8 km
    23h 47m
    $358–517

  5. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane CNS - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus
    10h
    $598–910

  6. Bus via Urunga

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    45h 57m
    $399–557

Cairns to Tamworth by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration37h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,676.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Tamworth Station via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 40h 55m.

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