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Bus Cairns to Townsville: Trip Overview
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According to 34 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the temperature. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$47.00
Greyhound Australia Cairns Townsville recent customer reviews
It was all good
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.
There was an accident on the highway south of Tully which caused an unavoidable delay.
Cairns to Townsville buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Buses | 3 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 07:00 - 15:00 |
Minimum Price | US$44 |
Average Ticket Price | US$49 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 5h30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 5h30m |
Distance | 175 miles |
Bus companies on this route | Greyhound Australia |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Townsville
The average bus ticket price from Cairns to Townsville is US$49. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cairns to Townsville is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Cairns and Townsville is around 5h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 176 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Cairns to Townsville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cairns to Townsville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Cairns to Townsville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound Australia.
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To 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$44 to US$167 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$44, which is on 2024-04-02.
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Bus Travel Tips
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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Townsville 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 Cairns to Townsville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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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Popular Buses Connecting Cairns
Buses Leaving from Cairns
- Bus from Cairns to Townsville
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Buses Going to Cairns
- Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
- Coach Sydney - Cairns
- Bus Innisfail - Cairns
- Tully - Cairns
- Bus from Mackay to Cairns
- Coach Gold Coast - Cairns
- Bus Noosa - Cairns
- Canberra - Cairns
- Bus from Gladstone to Cairns
- Coach Ayr - Cairns
- Bus Byron Bay - Cairns
- Proserpine - Cairns
- Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
- Coach Cardwell - Cairns
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Popular Buses Connecting Townsville
Buses Leaving from Townsville
- Bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach
- Coach Townsville - Charters Towers
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- Bus from Townsville to Ayr
- Coach Townsville - Bowen
- Bus Townsville - Sarina
- Townsville - Alice Springs
- Bus from Townsville to Darwin
- Coach Townsville - Proserpine
- Bus Townsville - Bundaberg
- Townsville - Toowoomba
- Bus from Townsville to Sydney
- Coach Townsville - Prairie
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Buses Going to Townsville
- Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Coach Mackay - Townsville
- Bus Brisbane - Townsville
- Ayr - Townsville
- Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
- Coach Innisfail - Townsville
- Bus Sydney - Townsville
- Cloncurry - Townsville
- Bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Coach Tully - Townsville
- Bus Rainbow Beach - Townsville
- Byron Bay - Townsville
- Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Coach Sarina - Townsville
- Bus Cardwell - Townsville
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Brisbane to Byron Bay
- Coach Gold Coast - Byron Bay
- Bus Airlie Beach - Cairns
- Sydney - Port Macquarie
- Bus from Gold Coast to Brisbane
- Coach Melbourne - Sydney
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- Sydney - Melbourne
- Bus from Noosa to Brisbane
- Coach Byron Bay - Noosa
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- Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach
- Coach Sydney - Gold Coast
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