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How to get fromWest Kempsey to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from West Kempsey to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PQQ - CNS
    8h 53m
    $479–913

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    34h 22m
    $209–6,696

  3. Bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    38h 20m
    $308–521

  4. Drive 2,165 km

    1. Drive from West Kempsey to Cairnscar car 2,165 km
    25h
    $389–561

  5. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    11h 34m
    $515–1,122

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    42h 4m
    $299–436

West Kempsey to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,827.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Leith St At Cochrane St to Cairns Central Station via Sea St At Kemp St, Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 34h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's College, School Grounds to Cairns via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 38h 20m.

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