What is the cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Hexham and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Cairns?

The distance between Cessnock and Cairns is 1958 km. The road distance is 2249.5 km.

How do I travel from Cessnock to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 39h 31m and costs $140 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cessnock to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cessnock to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Cairns bus from?

Cessnock to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.

Train, bus or fly from Cessnock to Cairns?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Cairns is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $7,000 and takes 39h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $480 and takes 46h 48m.

Where does the Cessnock to Cairns bus arrive?

Cessnock to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cessnock and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Cessnock. It is currently 4:36 AM in Cessnock and 3:36 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Cairns is 2249 km. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Cessnock to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cessnock to Cairns - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cessnock to Cairns by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Newcastle Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)NTL - CNS
9h 26m
$222–719
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
39h 31m
$143–6,734
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
46h 48m
$324–475
Drive 2,249.5 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Cairns2,249.5 km
25h 54m
$443–639
Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Station
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
8h 46m
$150–531
Train to Tamworth, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Station
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)TMW - CNS
12h 13m
$556–989
Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Station
3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
11h 18m
$245–691
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Drive from Cessnock to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
10h 43m
$519–2,500
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd160
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
2d
$389–942

Cessnock to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

39h 31mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,958.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 39h 31m.

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