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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Townsville | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | CheapestFastest |
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Get from Townsville to Cairns
The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and cleanliness. Passengers appreciated the spacious seating and attentive drivers who ensured a safe journey. The availability of free Wi-Fi was also noted positively by some travelers. However, there were mentions of non-functional USB ports and water issues in the toilet facilities as minor drawbacks.
Greyhound Australia Townsville Cairns recent customer reviews
On time, pleasant driver, clean bus. It would have been good to hear a little about what we were seeing.. overseas person had no idea we were travelling through cane fields.
Jeanette S.
The bus was in time, the driver was kind and drove safely for the whole time. Sits are comfortable. Only negative point is that there was no water in the toilet so it was not useable.
Milena P.
The bus driver Peter was a wonderful and very friendly driver ! From Townsville to Cairns! He was kind and looking after everyone very well ! He deserves 5 stars 🤩
Katja F.
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The cheapest trip from Townsville to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $71To 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 $71 to $71 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 $71 which is on 2025-11-28.
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