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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Wauchope 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
    8h 2m
    $442–1,089

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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
    33h 57m
    $224–6,371

  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
    41h 38m
    $335–508

  4. Drive  2,214.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Wauchopecar car 2,214.4 km
    25h 33m
    $405–585

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $591–1,070

  6. Fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane CNS - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    11h 40m
    $326–1,142

  7. 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
    43h 32m
    $345–484

Cairns to Wauchope by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,805.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Wauchope Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 33h 57m.

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