There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Tuggerah by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Tuggerah Stationtrain
6h 34m$142–516Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wyong Stationtrain 32
39h 19m$251–6,417Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm11
46h 25m$374–558Drive 2,315.8 km
- Drive from Cairns to Tuggerahcar 2,315.8 km
26h 39m$423–611Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Tuggerah Stationtrain
7h 49m$238–812Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Tuggerah Stationtrain Ccn
47h 46m$422–998
Cairns to Tuggerah by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tuggerah is to fly and train which costs $140 - $550 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tuggerah is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Tuggerah. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Tuggerah Westfield Plaza via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Tuggerah station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wyong Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 19m.
The distance between Cairns and Tuggerah is 2079 km. The road distance is 2315.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Tuggerah without a car is to train which takes 39h 19m and costs $250 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cairns to Tuggerah, including transfers.
Cairns to Tuggerah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Tuggerah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Tuggerah is to train which takes 39h 19m and costs $250 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 46h 25m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tuggerah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Pacific Hwy Before Mildon Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wyong Station, and Wyong Station, Stand A in around 39h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 46h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Cairns to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,700
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–2,100
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Cairns to Newcastle Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Tuggerah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Tuggerah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Tuggerah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Cairns to Tuggerah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Tuggerah is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 11:34 AM in Cairns and 12:34 PM in Tuggerah.
Cairns to Tuggerah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tuggerah is 2316 km. It takes approximately 26h 39m to drive from Cairns to Tuggerah.
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