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Airlie Beach - Airlie Beach
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Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
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Bus Airlie Beach to Cairns: Trip Overview

Bus Airlie Beach to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$91
Average bus trip duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:10 AM
Distance301 miles (485 km)
Latest bus departure12:10 PM

Airlie Beach to Cairns Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:10AM - 12:10PM
Minimum Price$77
Average Ticket Price$91
Minimum Trip Duration9h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h50m
Distance301 miles (485 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound Australia
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Airlie Beach - Cairns

The bus is the best choice to get to Cairns without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns takes around 12h 50m, but you can get there in as little as 9h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 301 miles (486 km) that separate the two cities.

About 301 miles (486 km) separate Airlie Beach and Cairns.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Greyhound Australia. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Airlie Beach to Cairns may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 7:10 AM and ending at 12:10 PM.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. With prices starting at $79, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Airlie Beach to Cairns is $91. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $79 and $141, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Cairns, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are White Water Rafting, Cairns Golf Club, Cairns Historical Society Museum, Cairns Regional Gallery and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

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
04/14
$94
04/15
$86
04/16
$96
Today
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04/18
$109
04/19
$85
04/20
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04/21
$86
The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns was searched and found on Apr 19, 2024 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $117 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Cairns based on the last 3 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2024-04-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Airlie Beach to Cairns.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Airlie Beach to Cairns.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Airlie Beach to Cairns will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Airlie Beach to Cairns.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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!

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