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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 or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£382
tomorrow
£396
Thursday
£398
Friday
£270
Saturday
£117
Sunday
£306
Monday
£117

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 32h 40m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £382
Greyhound Australia 34h 40m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £410
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than £121? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound Australia
      32h 0m
      0
      12:00
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      02:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £166
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound Australia
      16h 40m
      0
      03:20
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      20:00
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £95
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £121

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 32h 40m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £396
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 09:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £402
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £403
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £426
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than £284? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound Australia
      30h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      01:20
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      02:30
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      18:10
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £60
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £284

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 32h 40m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £398
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £405
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 09:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £422
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £453
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than £286? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound Australia
      30h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      01:20
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      02:30
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      18:10
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £60
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £286

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £270
Greyhound Australia 35h 30m 08:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £405
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £471
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than £158? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound Australia
      30h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      01:20
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      02:30
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      18:10
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £60
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £158

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 40m 13:30 Brisbane Roma Street Train Station 18:10 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £117
Greyhound Australia 34h 40m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £326
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Pier Point  Economy £391
Greyhound Australia 32h 40m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £396

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Pier Point  Economy £306
Greyhound Australia 32h 40m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 22:40 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £399
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 09:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £405
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £428
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Cairns via Rockhampton, you can save more than £194? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound Australia
      30h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      01:20
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      0
      Greyhound Australia
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • FlixBus
      15h 40m
      0
      02:30
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      18:10
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £60
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £194

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 40m 13:30 Brisbane Roma Street Train Station 18:10 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £117
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 14:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £350
Greyhound Australia 35h 30m 08:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £416
Greyhound Australia 32h 0m 12:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station 20:00 Cairns Bus Stop  Economy £454

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Brisbane to Cairns is £71 on 30/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Brisbane and Cairns?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Brisbane to Cairns. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Brisbane to Cairns. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Brisbane and Cairns.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 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 and FlixBus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Brisbane to Cairns in one click. Book your Brisbane to Cairns bus ticket starting from £71!

Cheapest Bus £71
Fastest Bus 28h 40m
Earliest Coach 12:00
Latest Coach 14:00
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 1,389.7 km
Coach Companies Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brisbane to Cairns?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Brisbane for Cairns. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
£270
Wednesday 06/05
£243
Thursday 07/05
£385
Friday 08/05
£405
Saturday 09/05
£208
Sunday 10/05
£200
Monday 11/05
£385
Tuesday 12/05
£172
Wednesday 13/05
£244
Thursday 14/05
£216
Friday 15/05
£172
Saturday 16/05
£271
Sunday 17/05
£208
Monday 18/05
£246
Tuesday 19/05
£171
Wednesday 20/05
£148
Thursday 21/05
£243
Friday 22/05
£165
Saturday 23/05
£177
Sunday 24/05
£215
Monday 25/05
£306
Tuesday 26/05
£315
Wednesday 27/05
£158
Thursday 28/05
£178
Friday 29/05
£307
Saturday 30/05
£71
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Cairns, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £71, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Brisbane to Cairns. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £200.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Cairns, with £117. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £402.

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.

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 £71 and takes 28h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Cairns?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £71 to £471. 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 4 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 FlixBus and takes 28h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £117. 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Brisbane to Cairns?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Brisbane and Cairns. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Brisbane to Cairns?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Brisbane and Cairns change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Cairns

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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