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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Newcastleby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Newcastle by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CNS - NTL
    6h 49m
    $220–604

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    7h 48m
    $145–544

Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,901.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 3 hours.

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