Bus Tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns

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from $438
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from $487

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Gold Coast
    Departure location: Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Gold Coast to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$469
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:30am
Distance906 miles (1460 km)
Latest bus departure12:00pm

Gold Coast to Cairns Bus

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

Best price found
05/23
$446
05/24
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Today
$321
05/26
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05/27
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05/28
$414
05/29
$321
05/30
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gold Coast to Cairns, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $321 to $446 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $321 which is on 2025-05-29.

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 Gold Coast and Cairns!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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