According to the users, the driver provided an excellent experience and was very enjoyable. However, there were some concerns about the seats being uncomfortable and small.
Greyhound Australia Cairns Airlie Beach recent customer reviews
Overall good! The only thing to improve is the seats... very uncomfortable and small.
4 out of 5 stars
Gonzalo Joaquin M.
Very good trip. Only opportunity is to reduce the number of stops, that are too many.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Airlie Beach by bus
What is the travel distance from Cairns to Airlie Beach?
The distance covered from Cairns to Airlie Beach is 486 km (301 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-24
$173
11-25
$201
Today
$185
11-27
$144
11-28
$147
11-29
$140
11-30
$144
12-01
$127
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $127
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $203 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-12-01.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $127
