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Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane 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) 1d 18h 9:20am
BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT Cheapest $398 Bus 3:00pm
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $439 Bus 3:00pm
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 18h 9:30am
Brisbane Airport No tags $409
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on November 27 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) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Cheapest $281 Bus 11:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 5:30pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $491 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 11:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 7h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $434 Bus 3:00pm
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 18h 9:30am
Brisbane Airport No tags $400
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on November 28 Operated by Vehicle type Departure time Departure location Trip duration Arrival time Arrival location Recommended Price and booking link Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:20pm
BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT Cheapest $379 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:00pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $465 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:30pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $386 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 3:00pm
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 18h 9:30am
Brisbane Airport No tags $400
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on November 29 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) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Cheapest $244 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:00pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $465 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:30pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $386 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 11:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 7h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $434
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on November 30 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) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Cheapest $281 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:00pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $465 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:30pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $386 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 3:00pm
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 18h 9:30am
Brisbane Airport No tags $409
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on December 1 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) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Cheapest $201 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:00pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $465 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:30pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $386 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 11:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 7h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $417
Next departures for Cairns to Brisbane on December 2 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) 1d 18h 9:00am
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Cheapest $201 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:00pm
Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres Fastest $465 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 6h 1:30pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $386 Bus 7:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 11h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $446 Bus 11:00am
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) 1d 7h 6:00pm
Brisbane Airport No tags $434
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View all departures Get from Cairns to Brisbane This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies 4 out of 5 stars 4/5 2,362 reviews
Staff 4.7
Timeliness 3.9
Cleanliness 4.7
Wifi 3.8
Based on 2362 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $192
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cairns to Brisbane by bus The distance separating Cairns and Brisbane is 863 miles (1392 km).
Once in Brisbane, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Australia Zoo, Mount Coot-tha, South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Find cheapest prices for buses Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Brisbane was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $192 To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $192 to $515 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2025-12-01.
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