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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Southport
    Departure location: Southport Transit Centre
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Southport
    Departure location: Southport Transit Centre
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Southport
    Departure location: Southport Transit Centre
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Southport to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$447
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance1456 km
Latest bus departure12:30pm

Southport to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Southport - Cairns

  1. What is the distance between Southport and Cairns?

    Southport and Cairns are 1458 km (904 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-03
US$434
07-04
US$430
Today
US$375
07-06
US$428
07-07
US$431
07-08
No data
07-09
US$363
07-10
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southport to Cairns was searched and found on Jul 9, 2025 with a price of US$363

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

You can expect to pay from US$363 to US$434 for a bus ticket from Southport to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$363 which is on 2025-07-09.

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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 Southport and Cairns!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Southport to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Southport to Cairns.

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