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

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Kuranda 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
    6h 51m
    $334–756

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 36m
    $247–6,753

  3. 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 / ...
    43h 15m
    $334–545

  4. Drive 2,312.3 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Kurandacar car 2,312.3 km
    26h 53m
    $412–595

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 48m
    $278–736

  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
    46h 45m
    $344–494

Newcastle to Kuranda by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Kuranda, 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 Kuranda via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 39h 36m.

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