What is the cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $170 - $650 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $230 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Cairns via The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cessnock and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 32m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Cairns?

The distance between Cessnock and Cairns is 1958 km. The road distance is 2249.6 km.

How do I travel from Cessnock to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 39h 32m and costs $240 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Cessnock to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Cairns bus from?

Cessnock to Cairns bus services, operated by Rover Coaches, depart from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St station.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Cairns train from?

Cessnock to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cessnock to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $7,000 and takes 39h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $480 and takes 44h 2m.

Where does the Cessnock to Cairns bus arrive?

Cessnock to Cairns bus services, operated by Rover Coaches, arrive at The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd station.

What is the time difference between Cessnock and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Cessnock. It is currently 12:44 AM in Cessnock and 11:44 PM in Cairns.

Where does the Cessnock to Cairns train arrive?

Cessnock to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Cairns is 2250 km. It takes approximately 25h 59m to drive from Cessnock to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Cairns.

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Fly from Newcastle Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
9h 27m
$233–820
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
10h 8m
$173–649
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
39h 32m
$244–6,735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rdbus 160
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
44h 2m
$312–473
Drive 2,249.6 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Cairnscar 2,249.6 km
25h 59m
$410–592
Train to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
12h 25m
$276–985
Bus via Maitland Station, Railway St
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2d
$359–533

Cessnock to Cairns by bus and train

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39h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,958.5 km
Duration: 9h 27m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 39h 32m.

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