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How to get fromCessnock to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cessnock to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    9h 8m
    $233–620

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    10h 1m
    $170–678

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    39h 28m
    $244–6,735

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    45h 58m
    $344–556

  5. Drive 2,250.3 km

    1. Drive from Cessnock to Cairnscar car 2,250.3 km
    26h 3m
    $400–578

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TMW - CNS
    12h 21m
    $286–935

  7. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rdbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    47h 14m
    $420–1,014

Cessnock to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar 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 28m.

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