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All about buses to Cairns

Are you looking for a cheap coach to Cairns? Compare all 3 coach companies to Cairns and find out departure and arrival times, all 2 coach stations in Cairns, travel times and of course the best prices for the 29 daily buses to Cairns.

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Country	Australia
Bus connections	29
bus stations	2
cheapest ride	£9
Most popular coach operators

Cheap bus tickets to Cairns

Con-X-ion

0h 45m

0

07:30

Cairns Airport
Cairns Airport

08:15

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£9

A Bus from Con-X-ion goes from Cairns Airport, Cairns Airport (Australia) at 03/02/2026 07:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Greyhound Australia

1h 20m

0

18:40

Innisfail
Bus Stop

20:00

Cairns
Pier Point

0

Economy

£15

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Innisfail (Australia) at 04/02/2026 18:40:00 to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus

8h 55m

0

08:35

Airlie Beach
Bus Stop

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£36

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 03/02/2026 08:35:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

12:50

Townsville
Bus Stop

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£38

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 04/02/2026 12:50:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

4h 40m

0

12:50

Townsville
Bus Stop

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£39

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 03/02/2026 12:50:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus

11h 0m

0

06:30

Mackay
Coach Station

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£45

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Mackay (Australia) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus

28h 0m

0

13:30

Brisbane
Roma Street Train Station

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£139

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 03/02/2026 13:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
FlixBus

34h 0m

0

07:30

Gold Coast
Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£151

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) at 05/02/2026 07:30:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 0m
FlixBus

47h 10m

0

19:20

Sydney
Central Coach Station

17:30

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£179

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Sydney (Australia) at 03/02/2026 19:20:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 10m
Greyhound Australia

30h 55m

0

13:05

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport

20:00

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£274

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) at 06/02/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £274 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
Greyhound Australia

33h 35m

0

13:05

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport

22:40

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£297

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) at 06/02/2026 13:05:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £297 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m
Greyhound Australia

39h 5m

0

07:35

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport

22:40

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£317

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) at 04/02/2026 07:35:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £317 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
Greyhound Australia

34h 55m

0

09:05

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport

20:00

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£344

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) at 06/02/2026 09:05:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £344 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m
Greyhound Australia

36h 25m

0

07:35

Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport

20:00

Cairns
Bus Stop

0

Economy

£362

A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) at 06/02/2026 07:35:00 to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £362 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Cairns over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Cairns which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Cairns.

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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Cairns.

All bus stops in Cairns

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

FAQs about the bus route to Cairns

Is there a direct coach to Cairns?

Whether there is a direct coach route to Cairns depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Cairns. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Cairns?

Depending on which provider you travel to Cairns with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment does the coach to Cairns have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Member discount. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Cairns on your planned travel date.

Which coach stops are there in Cairns?

There is a total of 2 coach stops in Cairns. Most coaches stop at Bus Stop. Check out our map of Cairns to find the coach stop that suits you best.

Which coach companies go to Cairns?

There are 3 coach providers going to Cairns: Con-X-ion, Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

How can I find the best coach deals to Cairns?

Find the best ticket deals to Cairns easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing coaches to Cairns?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Cairns. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Cairns, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Cairns?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 29 daily connections from 3 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Cairns. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Cairns?

Matching 3 operators arriving at 2 stations in Cairns, resulting in 29 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real time - within milliseconds.

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The most searched bus routes to Cairns

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cairns. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!