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How to get fromPort Stephens to Cairnsby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Stephens to Cairns by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Meredith Av At Cook Pde to Lambton Rd After Market Stbus bus 138
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    40h 37m
    $245–6,737

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Meredith Av At Cook Pde to Grahamstown Rd After Kedahla Clbus bus 137
    2. Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Stockton Wharf, Mitchell Stbus bus 136
    3. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    2d
    $421–1,014

Port Stephens to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,535.9 km
  • Duration: 40h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Stephens to Cairns. However, you can take the bus to Lambton Rd After Market St, walk to Broadmeadow Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, then take the train to Cairns Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meredith Av At Cook Pde to Cairns via Grahamstown Rd Opp 40, Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St, Stockton Wharf, Queens Wharf, Newcastle, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 2d.

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