How much is the bus ticket from Cairns to Innisfail?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Innisfail start from $23. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cairns to Innisfail?

The average bus travel time from Cairns to Innisfail is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 72 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Cairns to Innisfail route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Innisfail?

The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Innisfail at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Innisfail?

A bus trip from Cairns to Innisfail generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cairns to Innisfail from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cairns to Innisfail on November 28
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)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cairns to Innisfail on November 29
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)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	12:10pm	Innisfail	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Innisfail on November 30
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)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Innisfail on December 1
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)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	12:10pm	Innisfail	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	12:10pm	Innisfail	No tags

Next departures for Cairns to Innisfail 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)	1h 10m	4:10pm	Innisfail	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	12:10pm	Innisfail	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 15m	8:15am	Innisfail	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1h 10m	12:10pm	Innisfail	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:57 AM AEST.

Get from Cairns to Innisfail

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,368 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2368 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 $23

Greyhound Australia Cairns Innisfail recent customer reviews

Good n comfortable

Abel L.

September 19, 2025

on time and smooth trip

Che King L.

January 20, 2025

The ride was perfect, nothing to complain about!

Lauren G.

August 31, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Innisfail by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cairns to Innisfail?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cairns to Innisfail start from $23. The average price for this route is around $32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cairns to Innisfail?
The average bus travel time from Cairns to Innisfail is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 72 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Cairns to Innisfail route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cairns to Innisfail?
The earliest bus departs from Cairns to Innisfail at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairns to Innisfail?
A bus trip from Cairns to Innisfail generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$41

11-27

$29

Today

$45

11-29

$29

11-30

$30

12-01

$22

12-02

$22

12-03

$22

The cheapest trip from Cairns to Innisfail was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $348 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Innisfail based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-02.