Find coaches from Ballina to Cairns

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Next departures from Ballina to Cairns on 31 October
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Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags

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Get from Ballina to Cairns

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The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours, and with fares starting at just US$421, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 11hAverage duration
1549 kmDistance
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ballina to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$421
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:30
Distance1548 km
Latest bus departure10:00

Ballina to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ballina - Cairns

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Ballina to Cairns cost?

    The bus ticket price from Ballina to Cairns starts at US$421. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Ballina to Cairns 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!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Ballina to Cairns?

    The average travel time between Ballina and Cairns is around 1d 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 11h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1551 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Ballina and Cairns?

    The number of buses from Ballina to Cairns can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Ballina to Cairns by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Ballina to Cairns?

    When taking the bus from Ballina to Cairns, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound Australia.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ballina and Cairns!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ballina to Cairns, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ballina to Cairns will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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