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Today10 Aug
Tomorrow11 Aug
from US$51
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Wed13 Aug
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Cardwell
    Departure location: Cardwell
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Cardwell
    Departure location: Cardwell
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Cardwell
    Departure location: Cardwell
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Cardwell
    Departure location: Cardwell
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Cardwell
    Departure location: Cardwell
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cardwell to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$52
Average bus trip duration2h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:45
Distance94 miles
Latest bus departure19:45

Cardwell to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardwell - Cairns

  1. What's the distance between Cardwell and Cairns by coach?

    The journey from Cardwell to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (152 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cardwell to Cairns without a car?

    You can reach Cairns from Cardwell by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/08
US$47
09/08
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Today
US$48
11/08
US$48
12/08
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13/08
US$48
14/08
US$48
15/08
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardwell to Cairns was searched and found on 8 Aug 2025 with a price of US$47

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

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$63 for a bus ticket from Cardwell to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48, which is on 2025-08-11.

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