How much is the bus ticket from Cairns to Ingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Ingham start from $73. The average price for this route is around $93. 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 Ingham?

The average bus travel time from Cairns to Ingham is 4h, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Cairns to Ingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Ingham?

The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Ingham at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Ingham?

A bus trip from Cairns to Ingham generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cairns to Ingham from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:22 PM AEST.

Get from Cairns to Ingham

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,369 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2369 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 $73

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Ingham 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 Ingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Ingham start from $73. The average price for this route is around $93. 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 Ingham?
The average bus travel time from Cairns to Ingham is 4h, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Cairns to Ingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Ingham?
The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Ingham at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Ingham?
A bus trip from Cairns to Ingham generates an estimated 5 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

11-28

$95

11-29

$73

Today

$96

12-01

$71

12-02

$71

12-03

No data

12-04

$70

12-05

$71

The cheapest trip from Cairns to Ingham was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Ingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $336 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Ingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-12-04.