Find coaches from Cairns to Townsville

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Next departures from Cairns to Townsville on 14 October
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Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
TownsvilleCheapestFastest
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
TownsvilleNo tags

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Bus Cairns to Townsville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$53
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance175 miles
Latest bus departure15:00

Cairns to Townsville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Townsville

  1. How far is Townsville from Cairns by coach?

    The journey from Cairns to Townsville by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Townsville from Cairns without a car?

    The best way to go from Cairns to Townsville without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$66
12/10
US$66
Today
US$57
14/10
US$66
15/10
US$49
16/10
US$50
17/10
US$49
18/10
US$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Townsville was searched and found on 17 Oct 2025 with a price of US$49

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$49 to US$72 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$49, which is on 2025-10-17.

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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