Bus Tickets from Cairns to Airlie Beach

FriAug 1
from US$104
TodayAug 2
from US$104
TomorrowAug 3
from US$106
MonAug 4
from US$100
TueAug 5
from US$100
WedAug 6
from US$92
ThuAug 7
from US$98
FriAug 8

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Airlie Beach: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$94
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance485 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Airlie Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Airlie Beach

  1. What is the travel distance from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    The distance covered from Cairns to Airlie Beach is 486 km (301 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-31
US$101
08-01
US$99
Today
US$99
08-03
US$101
08-04
US$95
08-05
US$96
08-06
US$88
08-07
US$93
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$88

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 US$88 to US$130 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 US$88 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cairns and Airlie Beach!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cairns to Airlie Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Airlie Beach will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cairns to Airlie Beach, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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