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Mon1 Sept
Today2 Sept
from US$61
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$56
Thu4 Sept
from US$56
Fri5 Sept
from US$52
Sat6 Sept
from US$52
Sun7 Sept
from US$52
Mon8 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 2 September at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 2 September 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: 2 September at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 2 September 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 Townsville to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$52
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure08:00
Distance175 miles
Latest bus departure17:00

Townsville to Cairns Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Townsville to Cairns, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Cairns

  1. How far is Cairns from Townsville by coach?

    The journey from Townsville to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Cairns from Townsville without a car?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$57
01/09
US$58
Today
US$58
03/09
US$53
04/09
US$54
05/09
US$49
06/09
US$49
07/09
US$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Townsville to Cairns was searched and found on 6 Sept 2025 with a price of US$49

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

You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$72 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$49, which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Townsville to Cairns.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Townsville to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Townsville to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Townsville to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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