There are 5 ways to get from Williamtown to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
6h 5m$210–550Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
39h 50m$238–6,743Bus via Broadmeadow Station
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
43h 9m$333–533Drive 2,289.9 km
- Drive from Williamtown to Cairnscar 2,289.9 km
26h 27m$412–595Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
46h 46m$324–476
Williamtown to Cairns by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamtown to Cairns is to fly which costs $210 - $550 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Williamtown to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $210 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamtown to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Nelson Bay Rd Before Lavis Lane and arriving at Cairns via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamtown station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Broadmeadow Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.
The distance between Williamtown and Cairns is 1879 km. The road distance is 2289.9 km.
The best way to get from Williamtown to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 39h 50m and costs $230 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Williamtown to Cairns, including transfers.
Williamtown to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Williamtown to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Williamtown to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $7,000 and takes 39h 50m, you could also bus via Broadmeadow Station, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 43h 9m.
What companies run services between Williamtown, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar 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 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $70–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–440
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–320
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Williamtown to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Williamtown to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamtown to Cairns is 2290 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Williamtown to Cairns.
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