Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Cardwell | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Cardwell | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Cardwell | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Cardwell | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 AM AEST.
Get from Cairns to Cardwell
The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
Based on 2367 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 $50
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cairns to Cardwell by bus
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 Cardwell was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Cardwell, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $64 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Cardwell based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-28.
