What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens is to bus which costs $390 - $950 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $390 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Port Stephens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Port Stephens. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Meredith Av At Cook Pde via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St and Grahamstown Rd Opp 40. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cairns to Port Stephens?

The distance between Cairns and Port Stephens is 2911 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Port Stephens without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $390 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Port Stephens?

It takes approximately 2 days 0h to get from Cairns to Port Stephens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Port Stephens bus from?

Cairns to Port Stephens bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where does the Cairns to Port Stephens bus arrive?

Cairns to Port Stephens bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Stephens?

Port Stephens is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 9:37 PM in Cairns and 10:37 PM in Port Stephens.

Where can I stay near Port Stephens?

There are 598+ hotels available in Port Stephens.

Cairns to Port Stephens - one way to travel via bus

There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Port Stephens by bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
3. Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Grahamstown Rd After Kedahla Clbus 136
4. Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Meredith Av At Cook Pdebus 137
2d
$392–928

Cairns to Port Stephens by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

2dAverage Duration

$392Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Port Stephens.

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Distance: 2,911.1 km
Duration: 2d

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

You can take a bus from Cairns to Meredith Av At Cook Pde via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Newcastle, Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St, and Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 in around 2d.

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