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How to get fromWilliamtown to Cairnsby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Williamtown to Cairns by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NTL - CNS
    6h 10m
    $220–800

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    39h 49m
    $248–6,743

  3. Ferry, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    45h 14m
    $388–690

  4. Drive  2,289.2 km

    1. Drive from Williamtown to Cairnscar car 2,289.2 km
    26h 24m
    $418–603

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    47h 50m
    $368–530

Williamtown to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Bay Rd Before Lavis Lane to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 39h 49m.

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