Cairns to Townsville bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 3 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Cairns bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Townsville bus station at 13:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 15:00h, arriving at 20:30h the same day.
Departure station and country
Cairns, Australia
Arrival station and country
Townsville, Australia
Travel Distance
215 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 00min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
Greyhound Australia
Lowest Price
$50
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
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Getting from Cairns and Townsville by bus
The shortest travel distance between Cairns and Townsville is 215 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 11:00 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Cairns to Townsville route
Greyhound Australia is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival stations
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Other popular destinations from Cairns
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