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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Townsville | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Townsville | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags |
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Bus Townsville to Cairns: Trip Overview
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly drivers who prioritize passenger care. The buses are noted for being clean, spacious, and offering amenities like free Wi-Fi. However, a minor concern was raised about the lack of water in one toilet facility during a trip.
Greyhound Australia Townsville Cairns recent customer reviews
On time, pleasant driver, clean bus. It would have been good to hear a little about what we were seeing.. overseas person had no idea we were travelling through cane fields.
Jeanette S.
The bus was in time, the driver was kind and drove safely for the whole time. Sits are comfortable. Only negative point is that there was no water in the toilet so it was not useable.
Milena P.
The bus driver Peter was a wonderful and very friendly driver ! From Townsville to Cairns! He was kind and looking after everyone very well ! He deserves 5 stars 🤩
Katja F.
Townsville to Cairns Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Cairns
How far is Cairns from Townsville by coach?
The journey from Townsville to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).
Is there a way to reach Cairns from Townsville without a car?
You can reach Cairns from Townsville by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Townsville to Cairns was searched and found on 19 Oct 2025 with a price of US$49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Townsville to Cairns as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$71 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$49, which is on 2025-10-19.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Townsville to Cairns.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 Townsville to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Townsville to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Townsville to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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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 Townsville
Buses Leaving from Townsville
- Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
- Coach Townsville - Airlie Beach
- Bus Townsville - Rockhampton
- Townsville - Cairns
- Bus from Townsville to Gold Coast
- Coach Townsville - Darwin
- Bus Townsville - Ayr
- Townsville - Sydney
- Bus from Townsville to Alice Springs
- Coach Townsville - Charters Towers
- Bus Townsville - Rainbow Beach
- Townsville - Adelaide
- Bus from Townsville to Byron Bay
- Coach Townsville - Three Ways
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Buses Going to Townsville
- Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Coach Sydney - Townsville
- Bus Toowoomba - Townsville
- Mackay - Townsville
- Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
- Coach Ayr - Townsville
- Bus Noosa - Townsville
- Rockhampton - Townsville
- Bus from Byron Bay to Townsville
- Coach Miriam Vale - Townsville
- Bus Gold Coast - Townsville
- Canberra - Townsville
- Bus from Home Hill to Townsville
- Coach Mooloolaba - Townsville
- Bus Prairie - Townsville
Popular Buses Connecting Cairns
Buses Leaving from Cairns
- Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
- Coach Cairns - Darwin
- Bus Cairns - Gold Coast
- Cairns - Rockhampton
- Bus from Cairns to Innisfail
- Coach Cairns - Alice Springs
- Bus Cairns - Bowen
- Cairns - Ayr
- Bus from Cairns to Byron Bay
- Coach Cairns - Proserpine
- Bus Cairns - Noosa
- Cairns - Mooloolaba
- Bus from Cairns to Miriam Vale
- Coach Cairns - Wongaling Beach
- Bus Cairns - Mackay
Buses Going to Cairns
- Bus from Babinda to Cairns
- Coach Gold Coast - Cairns
- Bus Townsville - Cairns
- Tablelands - Cairns
- Bus from Canberra to Cairns
- Coach Brisbane - Cairns
- Bus Sydney - Cairns
- Noosa - Cairns
- Bus from Proserpine to Cairns
- Coach Byron Bay - Cairns
- Bus Charters Towers - Cairns
- Ayr - Cairns
- Bus from Bowen to Cairns
- Coach Mackay - Cairns
- Bus Miles - Cairns
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
- Coach Brisbane - Airlie Beach
- Bus Noosa - Brisbane
- Cairns - Airlie Beach
- Bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
- Coach Noosa - Airlie Beach
- Bus Sydney - Gold Coast
- Byron Bay - Sydney
- Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Coach Canberra - Sydney
- Bus Brisbane - Toowoomba
- Noosa - Rainbow Beach
- Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow Beach
- Coach Cairns - Townsville
- Bus Airlie Beach - Townsville