According to the users, the driver provided an excellent experience and was very enjoyable. However, there were some concerns about the seats being uncomfortable and small.
Greyhound Australia Cairns Airlie Beach recent customer reviews
Overall good! The only thing to improve is the seats... very uncomfortable and small.
4 out of 5 stars
Gonzalo Joaquin M.
Very good trip. Only opportunity is to reduce the number of stops, that are too many.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns 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 Cairns to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Airlie Beach start from $119. The average price for this route is around $136. 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 Cairns to Airlie Beach?
The average bus travel time from Cairns to Airlie Beach is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 486 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Cairns to Airlie Beach route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Airlie Beach at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 12 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.
Best price found
11-27
$161
11-28
$194
Today
$174
11-30
$182
12-01
$134
12-02
$127
12-03
$134
12-04
$134
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $127
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $203 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-12-02.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $127
