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

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    7h 36m
    $214–606

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    8h 33m
    $158–586

  3. 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
    38h 6m
    $230–6,728

  4. Bus

    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 / ...
    41h 25m
    $317–510

  5. Drive 2,284.5 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Cairnscar car 2,284.5 km
    26h 24m
    $405–585

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    45h 5m
    $327–469

Newcastle to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration38h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,899.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, 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 train from Broadmeadow Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 38h 6m.

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