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How to get fromNewcastle to Cardwellby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle to Cardwell by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    9h 52m
    $315–672

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    13h 17m
    $188–1,286

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    34h 35m
    $210–5,728

  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 to Cardwellbus bus Cairns
    39h 15m
    $307–680

  5. Drive 2,102.5 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Cardwellcar car 2,102.5 km
    24h 10m
    $376–543

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    10h 55m
    $219–532

  7. Fly Newcastle Airport to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    12h 20m
    $244–1,306

  8. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    42h
    $307–429

Newcastle to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration34h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Cardwell via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 34h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Cardwell via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane in around 39h 15m.

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