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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie

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    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PQQ - CNS
    7h 34m
    $473–904

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    35h 23m
    $216–6,709

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    40h 13m
    $353–587

  4. Drive 2,213.4 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Cairnscar car 2,213.4 km
    25h 31m
    $396–572

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    11h 21m
    $514–1,016

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    41h 20m
    $301–432

Port Macquarie to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Cairns Central Station via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 35h 23m.

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