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Today1 Aug
from US$121
Tomorrow2 Aug
from US$97
Sun3 Aug
from US$107
Mon4 Aug
from US$107
Tue5 Aug
from US$112
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
from US$112
Fri8 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 2 August at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: 2 August 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: 2 August 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: 2 August 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: 2 August 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: 2 August at
    Departure city: Airlie Beach
    Departure location: Airlie Beach
    Arrival time: 2 August 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 Airlie Beach to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$103
Average bus trip duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:10
Distance301 miles
Latest bus departure12:30

Airlie Beach to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Airlie Beach - Cairns

  1. What's the distance between Airlie Beach and Cairns by coach?

    The distance between Airlie Beach and Cairns by coach is approximately 301 miles (486 km).

  2. How can I travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/07
US$117
31/07
US$116
Today
US$116
02/08
US$93
03/08
US$102
04/08
US$103
05/08
US$107
06/08
US$94
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns was searched and found on 2 Aug 2025 with a price of US$93

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

You can expect to pay from US$93 to US$130 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$93, which is on 2025-08-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Airlie Beach to Cairns.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Airlie Beach to Cairns will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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