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

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There are 7 ways to get from Narrabri to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Narrabri Airport

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    1. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NAA - CNS
    8h 20m
    $204–779

  2. Train, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain train 243
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    35h 33m
    $303–6,918

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    39h 13m
    $381–806

  4. Drive  1,883.4 km

    1. Drive from Narrabri to Cairnscar car 1,883.4 km
    21h 29m
    $343–496

  5. Train to Moree Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MRZ - CNS
    11h 17m
    $255–983

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain train 243
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    39h 43m
    $373–768

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain train 244
    2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 224
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    44h 12m
    $275–6,782

Narrabri to Cairns by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,564.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Cairns via Moree Station, Coach Stop, Moree, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 39h 13m.

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