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How to get fromWauchope to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Wauchope to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PQQ - CNS
    9h 10m
    $436–1,109

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    11h 54m
    $184–756

  3. Train

    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
    33h 58m
    $222–6,691

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    41h 51m
    $329–509

  5. Drive  2,213.6 km

    1. Drive from Wauchope to Cairnscar car 2,213.6 km
    25h 31m
    $405–585

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    11h 3m
    $583–1,070

  7. Bus to Armidale, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wauchope Station, Coach Stop to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ARM - CNS
    12h 26m
    $223–832

  8. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    12h 14m
    $252–977

  9. 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
    43h
    $334–485

Wauchope to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,804.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wauchope Station to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 33h 58m.

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