Which bus from Brisbane to Cairns is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Brisbane to Cairns. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Greyhound Australia. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia34h 40m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 11/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 11/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 11/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £263 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m009:30BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 11/06/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 11/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 11/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 12/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £68? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre12:10TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
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12Go Asia5h 40m014:20TownsvilleBus Stop20:00CairnsPier Point0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:20:00 to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 10mTravel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £68 -
Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 13/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £303 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 13/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £304 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m009:30BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/06/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 13/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 13/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £112? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre14:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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12Go Asia5h 40m017:00TownsvilleBus Stop22:40CairnsPier Point0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 14/06/2025 17:00:00 to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 40mTravel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £112 -
Cheapest bus trips Friday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £262 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m009:30BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £269 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £269 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 13/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 14/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £269 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £73? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre14:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Bookaway5h 40m017:00TownsvilleBus Stop22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 15/06/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 40mTravel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £73 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £303 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £304 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m009:30BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £308 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £114? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre14:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Bookaway5h 40m017:00TownsvilleBus Stop22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 15/06/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 40mTravel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £114 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 15/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 16/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £270 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre14:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Bookaway5h 40m017:00TownsvilleBus Stop22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 15/06/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 40mTravel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £81 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 16/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 17/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £239 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 16/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 17/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £258 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
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Greyhound Australia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 16/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 17/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £263 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m009:30BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 16/06/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 17/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £264 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
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Greyhound Australia32h 0m012:00BrisbaneTransit Centre20:00CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 16/06/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 17/06/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £264 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
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Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than £50? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia32h 40m014:00BrisbaneTransit Centre14:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Transit Centre, Brisbane (Australia) at 14/06/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Bookaway5h 40m017:00TownsvilleBus Stop22:40CairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 15/06/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 15/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 2h 40mTravel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £50 -
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Brisbane and Cairns?
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Brisbane to Cairns. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Brisbane and Cairns.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 coaches from Brisbane to Cairns, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Cairns, with 5 offers.
All facts for Brisbane to Cairns bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Greyhound Australia that travel daily 3 times by bus from Brisbane to Cairns in one click. Book your Brisbane to Cairns bus ticket starting from £239!
| Cheapest Bus | £239 |
| Fastest Bus | 30h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 12:00 |
| Latest Coach | 14:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 1,389.7 km |
| Coach Companies | Greyhound Australia |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brisbane to Cairns?
Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Brisbane for Cairns. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 10/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
09/06
Tuesday
10/06
£176
Wednesday
11/06
£198
Thursday
12/06
£276
Friday
13/06
£198
Saturday
14/06
£221
Sunday
15/06
£199
Monday
16/06
£168
Tuesday
17/06
£138
Wednesday
18/06
£127
Thursday
19/06
£276
Friday
20/06
£167
Saturday
21/06
£198
Sunday
22/06
£128
Monday
23/06
£172
Tuesday
24/06
£150
Wednesday
25/06
£128
Thursday
26/06
£137
Friday
27/06
£138
Saturday
28/06
£138
Sunday
29/06
£152
Monday
30/06
Tuesday
01/07
£142
Wednesday
02/07
Thursday
03/07
£130
Friday
04/07
£136
Saturday
05/07
£127
Sunday
06/07
The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns
With a price starting from £239, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Brisbane to Cairns. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £303.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Cairns, with £239. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £264.
How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Cairns
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from Brisbane to Cairns in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Brisbane to Cairns, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Brisbane to Cairns are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Cairns
Here is a map with all coach stations in Brisbane and Cairns. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brisbane to Cairns? Compare all modes of transports from
Brisbane to Cairns.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Brisbane to Cairns. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Brisbane to Cairns bus
How much does a Brisbane Cairns coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Brisbane Cairns bus trip is available from £239 and takes 30h 0m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Cairns?
This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £239 to £308. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cairns.
How many connections are available for the Brisbane Cairns route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Brisbane to Cairns is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Cairns from Brisbane take?
The quickest coach from Brisbane to Cairns is provided by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £263. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Cairns?
The earliest bus to Cairns departs from Brisbane at 12:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Brisbane to Cairns?
The latest bus to Cairns departs from Brisbane at 14:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Brisbane Cairns route?
Passengers looking to travel from Brisbane to Cairns can travel with Greyhound Australia. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cairns?
You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Cairns by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia.
What can I take with me on the bus to Cairns from Brisbane?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Brisbane Cairns bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Brisbane Cairns bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brisbane to Cairns on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Cairns
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Brisbane and to Cairns
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Popular Airport Transfers to Brisbane and to Cairns
