How much is the bus ticket from Innisfail to Cairns?

The cheapest coach tickets from Innisfail to Cairns start from £12. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Innisfail to Cairns?

The average bus journey time from Innisfail to Cairns is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Innisfail to Cairns route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Innisfail to Cairns?

The earliest bus departs from Innisfail to Cairns at 12:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Innisfail to Cairns?

A bus journey from Innisfail to Cairns produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Innisfail to Cairns from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Cheapest
	Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Fastest

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:10	Innisfail	10h 30m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:10	Innisfail	1d 7h	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	13:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	13:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	13:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Fastest
Bus	12:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	13:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Cheapest
Bus	12:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	13:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	Fastest
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	21:25	Innisfail	1h 15m	22:40	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

Next departures from Innisfail to Cairns on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Innisfail	1h 20m	20:00	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	No tags

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Get from Innisfail to Cairns

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 15mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,372 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

According to 19 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the timeliness. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at £12

Greyhound Australia Innisfail Cairns recent customer reviews

Bus was 30 minutes late and other boy was sitting on my seat. Requested but he did not get up.

Sukhdeep S.

27 November 2023

I don’t know if it was supposed to arrive at 1945 but the time of departure was 1845

Romaldo C.

10 March 2020

A great experience. Very pleased and very much at home. Thanks three thousand. Boasa Faasootauloa

Poasa F.

5 May 2019

AU Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Innisfail to Cairns

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Innisfail to Cairns?
The cheapest coach tickets from Innisfail to Cairns start from £12. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Innisfail to Cairns?
The average bus journey time from Innisfail to Cairns is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Innisfail to Cairns route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Innisfail to Cairns?
The earliest bus departs from Innisfail to Cairns at 12:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Innisfail to Cairns?
A bus journey from Innisfail to Cairns produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/12

£24

03/12

£20

Today

£24

05/12

£201

06/12

£12

07/12

£12

08/12

£17

09/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Innisfail to Cairns was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £201 for a bus ticket from Innisfail to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-07.