Brisbane to Cairns Bus
Brisbane to Cairns
Cairns to Brisbane
Brisbane to Cairns Route Summary
Brisbane to Cairns bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Brisbane bus station at 14:00h, arriving at Cairns bus station at 20:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 14:00h, arriving at 20:00h the following day.
Departure station and country
Brisbane, Australia
Arrival station and country
Cairns, Australia
Travel Distance
1045 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 00min
Total Departures
2
Popular Operators
Greyhound Australia
Lowest Price
$339
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
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Getting from Brisbane and Cairns by bus
The shortest travel distance between Brisbane and Cairns is 1045 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 14:00 has a travel time of 30:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 30:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cairns earlier, there
are 2 night buses and 1 overnight train departing from Brisbane to Cairns.
The overnight journeys start at depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 17:05
the same day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 18:59, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Brisbane to Cairns route
Greyhound Australia is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Brisbane or Cairns bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $339 (One-Way) or $678 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Brisbane
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Brisbane, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Cairns
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cairns, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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