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

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

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  1. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    7h 53m
    $214–605

  2. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    10h 19m
    $164–522

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Artsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    40h 26m
    $246–6,741

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    46h 16m
    $377–710

  5. Drive  2,321.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Cairnscar car 2,321.7 km
    26h 54m
    $421–607

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    47h 52m
    $368–530

Nelson Bay to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Cairns via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 46h 16m.

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