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How to get fromKempsey to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PQQ - CNS
    7h 43m
    $425–1,007

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    33h 19m
    $209–6,685

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    37h 10m
    $298–494

  4. Drive 2,166.6 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Cairnscar car 2,166.6 km
    25h 2m
    $390–562

  5. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    10h 20m
    $533–1,108

  6. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    40h 35m
    $295–425

Kempsey to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,824.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 33h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Cairns via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 37h 10m.

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