There are 9 ways to get from Tuncurry to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Beach St At Manning St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
11h 11m$257–806Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
12h 17m$184–700Train
- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
36h 32m$229–6,706Bus via Taree
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
42h 43m$354–626Drive 2,255.1 km
- Drive from Tuncurry to Cairnscar 2,255.1 km
26h 34m$413–597Train to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane PQQ - CNS
11h 31m$450–1,255Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane CFS - CNS
13h 34m$541–1,092Train, bus to Armidale, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane ARM - CNS
15h 54m$302–1,061Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
43h 59m$339–495
Tuncurry to Cairns by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $180 - $700 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 11h 11m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuncurry to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Beach St At Manning St and arriving at Cairns via Taree and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuncurry station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
The distance between Tuncurry and Cairns is 2045 km. The road distance is 2255.1 km.
The best way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 36h 32m and costs $220 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Tuncurry to Cairns, including transfers.
Tuncurry to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Tuncurry to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to train which takes 36h 32m and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Taree, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 42h 43m.
What companies run services between Tuncurry, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Beach St At Manning St to Cairns Central Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach St At Manning St to Cairns via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 42h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
Flights from Armidale to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Beach St At Manning St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
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Booking & Getting There
Tuncurry to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Tuncurry to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuncurry to Cairns is 2255 km. It takes approximately 26h 34m to drive from Tuncurry to Cairns.
There are 1030+ hotels available in Cairns.





