Trip information

Departure: Townsville, QLD
Arrival: Cairns, QLD
Fastest route: 5h 15min
Distance: 324km
Cheapest route: $67
Transfers: Between 0 and 1
Bus companies: Greyhound Australia

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

00:20

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

05:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 15min

Greyhound Australia

$67

00:20

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

05:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 15min

+ 1 layover

$94

00:20

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

02:30

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

2h 10min

Greyhound Australia

$40

0h 20min layover

02:50

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

05:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

2h 45min

Greyhound Australia

$54

07:00

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

12:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 35min

Greyhound Australia

$67

07:00

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

12:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 35min

+ 1 layover

$94

07:00

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

09:00

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

2h 0min

Greyhound Australia

$40

0h 35min layover

09:35

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

12:35

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

3h 0min

Greyhound Australia

$54

14:40

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

20:20

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 40min

Greyhound Australia

$67

14:40

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

20:20

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

5h 40min

+ 1 layover

$94

14:40

Townsville, QLD

Townsville

16:45

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

2h 5min

Greyhound Australia

$40

0h 40min layover

17:25

Cardwell, QLD

Cardwell

20:20

Cairns, QLD

Cairns

2h 55min

Greyhound Australia

$54

Overview

Travelling from Townsville to Cairns by bus

First departure
00:20
Avg price
$80.5
Carriers
1
Last arrival
20:20

Bus information Townsville - Cairns

The Townsville - Cairns route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $67 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Townsville and Cairns is around 324 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound Australia.

  • Trips per day 6
  • Direct trips 3

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Cairns by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 15min to cover 324 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $67 and leaves Townsville. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go directly to Cairns.

  • Avg duration 5h 30min
  • Cheapest price $67

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 14:40 from Townsville and arrives at 20:20 at Cairns. It will take 5h 40min, its price is $94 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Townsville and Cairns?

Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 5h 15min and the price is $67.

  • Last bus 14:40
  • Transfers 0

What are the bus stations in Townsville?

  • Townsville
    Greyhound, Sealink Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive

What are the bus stations in Cairns?

  • Cairns
    PIER CAR PARK, BAYS 16 & 17, PIER POINT RD, CAIRNS QLD
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