Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Darwin | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Darwin | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Darwin | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Darwin | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Darwin | No tags |
Get from Cairns to Darwin
The journey takes about 2 days, 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $618, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 2362 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 WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $618
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Darwin by bus
How far is Cairns from Darwin?
The distance between Cairns and Darwin is around 1682 km (1043 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Darwin was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $691To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Darwin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $691 to $731 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Darwin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $691 which is on 2025-11-30.
