Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Brisbane from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £137? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £137 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £135? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £135 -
Cheapest bus trips Friday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £135? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £135 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £135? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £135 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m007:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia30h 30m011:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £136? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is 8h 30m longer, but you will save £136 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m007:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia30h 30m011:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £135? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is 8h 30m longer, but you will save £135 -
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Greyhound Australia30h 0m007:00CairnsBus Stop13:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia43h 0m011:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop06:00BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia34h 30m007:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Greyhound Australia30h 30m011:00CairnsBus Stop17:30BrisbaneRoma Street0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than £129? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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Bookaway39h 0m015:00CairnsBus Stop20:30TownsvilleBus Stop0Economy
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12Go Asia23h 0m007:00TownsvilleBus Stop06:00BrisbaneTransit Centre0Economy
Waiting Time 10h 30mTravel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save £129 -
Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane
Tuesday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Cairns to Brisbane. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 coaches from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 7 offers.
Facts about coaches from Cairns to Brisbane
Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 3 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from £275!
| Cheapest Bus | £275 |
| Fastest Bus | 30h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 11:00 |
| Latest Coach | 15:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 1,389.7 km |
| Coach Companies | Greyhound Australia |
Cheapest coach connections from Cairns to Brisbane
Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2024 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/12
Tuesday
17/12
Wednesday
18/12
£148
Thursday
19/12
£206
Friday
20/12
£207
Saturday
21/12
£281
Sunday
22/12
£206
Monday
23/12
£179
Tuesday
24/12
£147
Wednesday
25/12
£147
Thursday
26/12
£146
Friday
27/12
£148
Saturday
28/12
£135
Sunday
29/12
£144
Monday
30/12
£148
Tuesday
31/12
£136
Wednesday
01/01
Thursday
02/01
£147
Friday
03/01
Saturday
04/01
£136
Sunday
05/01
£147
Monday
06/01
£148
Tuesday
07/01
£146
Wednesday
08/01
£149
Thursday
09/01
£148
Friday
10/01
£135
Saturday
11/01
£148
Sunday
12/01
The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane
With a price starting from £275, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cairns to Brisbane. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £282.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with £275. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £281.
How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Cairns to Brisbane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cairns and Brisbane.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cairns to Brisbane? Compare all modes of transports from
Cairns to Brisbane.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cairns to Brisbane? Or which bus companies serve the route Cairns to Brisbane? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus
How much does a Cairns - Brisbane coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cairns - Brisbane bus trip is available from £275 and takes 6h 0m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Cairns to Brisbane?
The connection Cairns to Brisbane is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £275 to £352. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Cairns - Brisbane route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Brisbane from Cairns take?
The quickest coach from Cairns to Brisbane is provided by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £275. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?
The earliest bus to Brisbane departs from Cairns at 11:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Cairns to Brisbane?
The latest bus to Brisbane departs from Cairns at 15:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Cairns - Brisbane route?
Passengers looking to travel from Cairns to Brisbane can travel with Greyhound Australia. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Brisbane?
You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia.
What can I take with me on the bus to Brisbane from Cairns?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cairns Brisbane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Cairns Brisbane bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cairns to Brisbane on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cairns to Brisbane
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Cairns and to Brisbane
