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How to get fromKempsey to Cairns Airport (CNS)by bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kempsey to Cairns Airport (CNS) 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
    6h 28m
    $475–907

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    11h 16m
    $188–760

  3. Train

    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
    34h 39m
    $209–6,685

  4. 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 / ...
    38h 33m
    $298–484

  5. Drive 2,172.9 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 2,172.9 km
    25h 10m
    $385–556

  6. 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
    9h 5m
    $503–1,058

  7. Train, bus to Armidale, fly

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ARM - CNS
    11h 25m
    $634–1,077

  8. 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
    41h 55m
    $295–425

Kempsey to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Cairns Airport via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 34h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Cairns Airport via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, and Cairns Base Hospital in around 38h 33m.

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