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

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Palm Cove by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    8h 47m
    $215–607

  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
    9h 45m
    $159–587

  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
    39h 24m
    $231–6,729

  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 / ...
    42h 47m
    $308–501

  5. Drive 2,309.1 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Palm Covecar car 2,309.1 km
    26h 48m
    $410–592

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    46h 49m
    $388–800

Newcastle to Palm Cove by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,928 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Palm Cove, 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 Williams Esplanade at French Street via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 39h 24m.

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