Cairns to Brisbane bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cairns at 07:00h, arriving at Brisbane at 13:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 07:00h, arriving at 13:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cairns, Australia
Arrival station and country
Brisbane, Australia
Travel Distance
1045 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 00min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
Greyhound Australia
Lowest Price
£246
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Plane
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Traveling by coach from Cairns to Brisbane
The shortest travel distance between Cairns and Brisbane is 1045 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 30:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 30:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Brisbane earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Cairns to Brisbane.
The overnight coaches depart between and 07:00 and arrive at 13:00
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Cairns to Brisbane route
Greyhound Australia is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Cairns or Brisbane coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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