Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Tennyson St | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tennyson St | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tennyson St | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tennyson St | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tennyson St | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | No tags |
Get from Mackay to Cairns
The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
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 $112
Greyhound Australia Mackay Cairns recent customer reviews
I would recommend greyhound Australia to everyone, I was on a schedule to be in Cairns, to catch a plane. Greyhound Australia came through with flying colours.
Norman S.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mackay to Cairns 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 Mackay to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $173To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mackay to Cairns, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $173 to $179 for a bus ticket from Mackay to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-11-27.
