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Today1 Jul
from US$401
Tomorrow2 Jul
from US$417
Thu3 Jul
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Fri4 Jul
from US$479
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 2 July at
    Departure city: Byron Bay
    Departure location: Butler st
    Arrival time: 3 July 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 July at
    Departure city: Byron Bay
    Departure location: Butler st
    Arrival time: 3 July 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 July at
    Departure city: Byron Bay
    Departure location: Butler st
    Arrival time: 3 July 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 Byron Bay to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$419
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure07:40
Distance949 miles
Latest bus departure10:20

Byron Bay to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Byron Bay - Cairns

  1. What's the distance between Byron Bay and Cairns by coach?

    The journey from Byron Bay to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 950 miles (1532 km).

  2. How can I travel from Byron Bay to Cairns avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Byron Bay to Cairns without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/06
US$374
30/06
No data
Today
US$376
02/07
US$393
03/07
US$394
04/07
US$453
05/07
No data
06/07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Byron Bay to Cairns was searched and found on 29 Jun 2025 with a price of US$374

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

You can expect to pay from US$374 to US$456 for a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$393, which is on 2025-07-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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 Byron Bay and Cairns!

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

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Byron Bay to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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