What is the travel distance from Cairns to Ingham?

The distance covered from Cairns to Ingham is 197 km (122 miles).

Bus Cairns to Ingham from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Ingham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	7:00pm	Ingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h	3:00pm	Ingham	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	4h 10m	11:10am	Ingham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:39 PM AEST.

Get from Cairns to Ingham

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $74

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Ingham by bus

What is the travel distance from Cairns to Ingham?
The distance covered from Cairns to Ingham is 197 km (122 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

$72

11-25

$87

Today

$76

11-27

$70

11-28

$73

11-29

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11-30

No data

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Ingham was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $334 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Ingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-27.