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Today29 Mar
from US$55
Tomorrow30 Mar
from US$49
Sun31 Mar
from US$47
Mon1 Apr
from US$51
Tue2 Apr
from US$47
Wed3 Apr
from US$46
Thu4 Apr
Fri5 Apr

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

07:00
6h
13:00
Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Cheapest
Townsville - Townsville
Cheapest
11:00
5h30m
16:30
Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
2nd CheapestFastest
Townsville - Townsville
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
15:00
5h30m
20:30
Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Townsville - Townsville
11:00
1d1h
12:10
Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Townsville - Townsville
Bus Cairns to Townsville: Trip Overview

Bus Cairns to Townsville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$49
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance175 miles
Latest bus departure15:00

Cairns to Townsville buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures07:00 - 15:00
Minimum PriceUS$44
Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Minimum Trip Duration5h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h30m
Distance175 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound Australia
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
27/03
US$46
28/03
US$46
Today
US$47
30/03
US$47
31/03
US$46
01/04
US$46
02/04
US$44
03/04
US$46
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Townsville was searched and found on 2 Apr 2024 with a price of US$44

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.

About Bus Travel

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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