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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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 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Townsville | CheapestFastest | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Townsville | No tags | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Townsville | No tags |
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Bus Cairns to Townsville: Trip Overview
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According to 45 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$52
Greyhound Australia Cairns Townsville recent customer reviews
The greyhound bus was very clean, the driver was efficient with luggage arrangement and with seat allocation. The only negative was the luggage area was wet from recent rain and maybe previous luggage however I’m not sure how this could be avoided.
Tracee H.
There was an accident on the highway south of Tully which caused an unavoidable delay.
Alex B.
Great got there on time
Bec D.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Townsville
What is the travel distance from Cairns to Townsville?
It's about 284 km (176 miles) from Cairns to Townsville.
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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Townsville was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Townsville, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$72 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Townsville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$49 which is on 2025-10-17.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cairns to Townsville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cairns to Townsville, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Townsville will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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