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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
£285
tomorrow
£56
Wednesday
£272
Thursday
£236
Friday
£282
Saturday
£137
Sunday
£284

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £285
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £292
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £301
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £319
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £323
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £172? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £172

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 5m 09:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:05 Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy £56
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £278
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £286
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £293

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £272
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £279
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £285
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £294
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £315
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £159? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £159

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Pier Point 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £236
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £285
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £300
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £326
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £349
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £123? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £123

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £282
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £289
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £297
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £316
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £319
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £169? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £169

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 5m 09:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:05 Brisbane Roma Street Train Station  Economy £137
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £285
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £301
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £319
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 4h 25m longer, but you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Australia 42h 0m 15:00 Cairns Bus Stop 09:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £284
Greyhound Australia 30h 30m 11:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £300
Greyhound Australia 30h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 13:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £318
Greyhound Australia 34h 0m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:00 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £325
Greyhound Australia 34h 30m 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop 17:30 Brisbane Roma St Coach Station  Economy £348
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than £171? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      32h 30m
      0
      09:00
      Cairns
      Bus Stop
      23:45
      Rockhampton
      George Street Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £70
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • 12Go Asia
      13h 25m
      0
      04:05
      Rockhampton
      Central Station
      17:30
      Brisbane
      Roma St Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £43
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £171

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cairns to Brisbane is £56 on 20/01/2026. 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. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 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 £56!

Cheapest Bus £56
Fastest Bus 28h 5m
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 19/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 19/01
£150
Tuesday 20/01
£56
Wednesday 21/01
£140
Thursday 22/01
£150
Friday 23/01
£141
Saturday 24/01
£162
Sunday 25/01
£149
Monday 26/01
£150
Tuesday 27/01
£56
Wednesday 28/01
Thursday 29/01
£143
Friday 30/01
£150
Saturday 31/01
£150
Sunday 01/02
Monday 02/02
£150
Tuesday 03/02
£143
Wednesday 04/02
£142
Thursday 05/02
£150
Friday 06/02
Saturday 07/02
£150
Sunday 08/02
£143
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
Wednesday 11/02
Thursday 12/02
£143
Friday 13/02
£149
Saturday 14/02
£143
Sunday 15/02

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 £56, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cairns to Brisbane. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £150.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with £56. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £279.

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.

Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

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

Cheapest Price £236
Fastest Coach 30h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Last Coach 15:00
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 19/01/2026

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.

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 £56 and takes 28h 5m. 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 £56 to £350. 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 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £56. 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?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Cairns and Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane

Economy
Economy

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

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