Bus Tickets from Mackay to Cairns

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Next departures for Mackay to Cairns on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
Victoria St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)Cheapest
Greyhound Australia
Victoria St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)Fastest
Greyhound Australia
Victoria St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Victoria St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Victoria St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags

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Bus Mackay to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$139
Average bus trip duration13h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:55am
Distance367 miles (591 km)
Latest bus departure7:50am

Mackay 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
10/03
$175
10/04
$169
Today
$167
10/06
$159
10/07
$169
10/08
$130
10/09
$129
10/10
$133
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mackay to Cairns was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $190 for a bus ticket from Mackay to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-10-09.

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 Mackay and Cairns!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Mackay to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Mackay to Cairns while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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