Bus Tickets from Townsville to Cairns

Find affordable bus tickets from Townsville to Cairns with flexible options. Book your trip now

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
TodayMay 14
from $68
TomorrowMay 15
from $54
FriMay 16
from $52
SatMay 17
from $48
SunMay 18
from $49
MonMay 19
from $46
TueMay 20
from $50
WedMay 21

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Bus Townsville to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance175 miles (282 km)
Latest bus departure5:00pm

Townsville to Cairns Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Townsville to Cairns is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Townsville to Cairns from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Townsville to Cairns, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Townsville - Cairns

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/12
$54
05/13
$61
Today
$68
05/15
$54
05/16
$52
05/17
$48
05/18
$48
05/19
$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Townsville to Cairns was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $68 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-05-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Townsville to Cairns.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Townsville to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Townsville to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Townsville to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Townsville by bus?

Bus from Townsville to Cairns

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

‌

Popular Buses Connecting Townsville

Buses Leaving from Townsville

Buses Going to Townsville

Popular Buses Connecting Cairns

Buses Leaving from Cairns

Buses Going to Cairns