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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Darwin
    Destination location: Darwin
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Darwin
    Destination location: Darwin
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Darwin
    Destination location: Darwin
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Darwin
    Destination location: Darwin
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Darwin
    Destination location: Darwin
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Darwin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$459
Average Bus Trip Duration2d
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:00am
Distance1680 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Darwin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Darwin

  1. How far is Cairns from Darwin?

    The distance between Cairns and Darwin is around 1682 km (1043 miles).

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Darwin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$438 to US$493 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Darwin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$438 which is on 2025-08-10.

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