Bus and Coach from Cairns to Brisbane: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Brisbane from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£115

tomorrow

£115

Thursday

£115

Friday

£288

Saturday

£105

Sunday

£283

Monday

£102

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	08:15	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 28/07/2026 08:15:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 29/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£279	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 28/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 29/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £279 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£311	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 28/07/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 30/07/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £311 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£330	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 28/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 29/07/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £330 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	08:15	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 29/07/2026 08:15:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 30/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Pier Point	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£300	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 29/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 30/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £300 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£314	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 29/07/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 31/07/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £314 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 29/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 30/07/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £334 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	08:15	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 30/07/2026 08:15:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 31/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£312	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 30/07/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 01/08/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £312 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£318	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 30/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 31/07/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £318 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£331	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 30/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 31/07/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £331 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£288	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 31/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 01/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £288 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£312	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 31/07/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £312 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 31/07/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 01/08/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £332 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Airlie Beach, you can save more than £184? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  28h 45m
  
  0
  
  08:15
  
  Cairns
  Bus Stop
  
  17:50
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 02/08/2026 08:15:00 to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  18:00
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  13:00
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £66
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 02/08/2026 18:00:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 03/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save £184

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	08:15	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	£105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 01/08/2026 08:15:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£283	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 01/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £283 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£315	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 01/08/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 03/08/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £315 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 01/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £335 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£283	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 02/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 03/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £283 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£315	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 02/08/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 04/08/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £315 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 02/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 03/08/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £335 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Airlie Beach, you can save more than £179? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  28h 45m
  
  0
  
  08:15
  
  Cairns
  Bus Stop
  
  17:50
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 02/08/2026 08:15:00 to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 02/08/2026 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  18:00
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  13:00
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £66
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 02/08/2026 18:00:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 03/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save £179

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	08:15	Cairns	Bus Stop	13:00	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	£102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 03/08/2026 08:15:00 to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 04/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	07:00	Cairns	Pier Point	13:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£311	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 03/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 04/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £311 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	15:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	09:00	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£315	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 03/08/2026 15:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 05/08/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £315 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	07:00	Cairns	Bus Stop	17:30	Brisbane	Roma St Coach Station	Economy	£335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 03/08/2026 07:00:00 to Roma St Coach Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 04/08/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £335 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cairns to Brisbane is £40 on 20/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane

See here how frequent the connections between Cairns and Brisbane are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Cairns to Brisbane. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 coaches from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cairns to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus	£40
Fastest Bus	28h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	15:00
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	1,389.7 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cairns to Brisbane

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/07

Tuesday 28/07

£163

Wednesday 29/07

£166

Thursday 30/07

£164

Friday 31/07

£164

Saturday 01/08

£132

Sunday 02/08

£166

Monday 03/08

£166

Tuesday 04/08

£166

Wednesday 05/08

£284

Thursday 06/08

£166

Friday 07/08

£165

Saturday 08/08

£169

Sunday 09/08

£165

Monday 10/08

£189

Tuesday 11/08

£313

Wednesday 12/08

£164

Thursday 13/08

£165

Friday 14/08

£166

Saturday 15/08

£103

Sunday 16/08

£166

Monday 17/08

£166

Tuesday 18/08

£291

Wednesday 19/08

£165

Thursday 20/08

£40

Friday 21/08

£315

Saturday 22/08

£292

Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cairns to Brisbane. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £165.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with £102. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £311.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cairns to Brisbane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane, 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 Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Brisbane

These are the most booked bus companies between Cairns to Brisbane from our users.

FlixBus from Cairns to Brisbane

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cairns to Brisbane:

Cheapest Price	£102
Fastest Coach	28h 45m
Earliest Coach	08:15
Last Coach	08:15
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/07/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cairns and Brisbane.

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

Roma St Coach Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Eagle Junction Station

Altandi Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cairns to Brisbane? Or which bus companies serve the route Cairns to Brisbane? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus

How much does a Cairns - Brisbane coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cairns - Brisbane bus trip is available from £40 and takes 28h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cairns to Brisbane is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £369. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cairns - Brisbane route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brisbane from Cairns take?

The quickest coach from Cairns to Brisbane is provided by FlixBus and takes 28h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £115. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The earliest bus to Brisbane departs from Cairns at 07:00. 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 Cairns to Brisbane?

The latest bus to Brisbane departs from Cairns at 15:00. 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 Cairns - Brisbane route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns and Brisbane?

You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane 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 Brisbane from Cairns?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cairns Brisbane 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 Cairns Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane on your planned travel date.

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

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 5 daily trips between Cairns and Brisbane. 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 Cairns to Brisbane?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane

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