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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cessnock to Cairns by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    8h 36m
    $224–820

  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
    8h 59m
    $173–669

  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 32m
    $244–6,735

  4. Bus

    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 Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    46h 1m
    $409–723

  5. Drive  2,249.6 km

    1. Drive from Cessnock to Cairnscar car 2,249.6 km
    25h 59m
    $477–689

  6. Bus via Maitland Station, Railway St

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2d
    $359–533

Cessnock to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,959 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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 32m.

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