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

The cheapest way to get from Pokolbin to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pokolbin to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $240 - $850.

How far is it from Pokolbin to Cairns?

The distance between Pokolbin and Cairns is 1987 km. The road distance is 2241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pokolbin to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 38h 16m and costs $230 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Pokolbin to Cairns, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Pokolbin to Cairns?

The best way to get from Pokolbin to Cairns is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $7,000 and takes 38h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $490 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the time difference between Pokolbin and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Pokolbin. It is currently 8:16 AM in Pokolbin and 7:16 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Pokolbin to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Pokolbin to Cairns is 2241 km. It takes approximately 25h 51m to drive from Pokolbin to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 997+ hotels available in Cairns.

Pokolbin to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Pokolbin to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Newcastle Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)NTL - CNS
10h 45m
$216–826
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
11h 7m
$165–734
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
38h 16m
$236–6,843
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
45h 29m
$322–891
Drive 2,241.1 km
1. Drive from Pokolbin to Cairns2,241.1 km
25h 51m
$439–634
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Pokolbin to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
10h 40m
$247–847
Train to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Station
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)TMW - CNS
13h 32m
$360–1,046
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
2d
$332–489

Pokolbin to Cairns by bus and train

7Weekly Services

45h 29mAverage Duration

$322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,986.6 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Pokolbin, 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 vehicle from Pokolbin to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 38h 16m.

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