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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Brisbane Airport | Airlie Beach | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Airlie Beach | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Brisbane Airport | Airlie Beach | No tags | ||||
| Bus | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Airlie Beach | No tags | ||||
| Bus | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Airlie Beach | No tags |
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Get from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 2450 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $180
Greyhound Australia Brisbane Airlie Beach recent customer reviews
Really kind and nice bus drivers. Enough breaking times for short stand ups, buying water or food in patrol stations. Clean toilet and seat. Definitely recommend it :)
Kerstin B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brisbane to Airlie Beach by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brisbane to Airlie Beach start from $180. The average price for this route is around $456. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?
The average bus travel time from Brisbane to Airlie Beach is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 911 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 50m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Brisbane to Airlie Beach route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Brisbane to Airlie Beach at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 22.773799999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $414To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $414 to $607 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $414 which is on 2026-04-16.
