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How to get fromNewcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    6h 5m
    $210–600

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    39h 51m
    $238–6,743

  3. Bus via Broadmeadow Station

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    43h 10m
    $313–513

  4. Drive 2,290.5 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairnscar car 2,290.5 km
    26h 29m
    $406–587

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    46h 48m
    $324–476

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 39h 51m.

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