Compare all timetables for the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Airlie Beach to Cairns from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 8h 55m | 8:35 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 5:30 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $55 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/19/2026 8:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/19/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 8h 55m | 8:35 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 5:30 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $55 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/20/2026 8:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/20/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 10h 10m | 12:30 PM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Pier Point | Economy | $130 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/22/2026 12:30:00 PM to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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| Greyhound Australia | 12h 50m | 9:50 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $131 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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| Greyhound Australia | 11h 50m | 8:10 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $141 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/22/2026 8:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Greyhound Australia | 10h 10m | 9:50 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $148 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Did you know that if you travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns via Townsville, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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12Go Asia14h 30m08:10 AMAirlie BeachBus Stop12:40 PMTownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/22/2026 8:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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12Go Asia5h 40m05:00 PMTownsvilleBus Stop10:40 PMCairnsPier Point0EconomyA Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 1/22/2026 5:00:00 PM to Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/22/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Waiting Time 4h 20mTravel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $42 -
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 8h 55m | 8:35 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 5:30 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $55 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/24/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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| Greyhound Australia | 14h 30m | 8:10 AM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $146 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/24/2026 8:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 10h 10m | 12:30 PM | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $148 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 1/24/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns is $55 on 1/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Airlie Beach and Cairns
Thursday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Airlie Beach to Cairns. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Airlie Beach and Cairns.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Airlie Beach to Cairns, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Airlie Beach and Cairns, with 3 offers.
Facts about the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns in one click! Book your bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Cairns starting from $55!
| Cheapest Bus | $55 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h 55m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:35 AM |
| Latest Bus | 12:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 2 Ø |
| Distance | 301.3 miles |
| Bus Companies | Greyhound Australia and FlixBus |
Cheapest bus connections from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Airlie Beach for Cairns: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
01/18
Monday
01/19
$55
Tuesday
01/20
$55
Wednesday
01/21
Thursday
01/22
$131
Friday
01/23
Saturday
01/24
$146
Sunday
01/25
Monday
01/26
Tuesday
01/27
$55
Wednesday
01/28
Thursday
01/29
Friday
01/30
Saturday
01/31
Sunday
02/01
Monday
02/02
Tuesday
02/03
Wednesday
02/04
Thursday
02/05
Friday
02/06
Saturday
02/07
Sunday
02/08
Monday
02/09
Tuesday
02/10
Wednesday
02/11
Thursday
02/12
Friday
02/13
Saturday
02/14
The cheapest time to travel from Airlie Beach to Cairns
With a price starting from $54, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $130.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Airlie Beach to Cairns, with $55. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.
How to save money travelling from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Airlie Beach to Cairns in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Airlie Beach to Cairns are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Airlie Beach to Cairns
These are the most booked bus companies between Airlie Beach to Cairns from our users.
Greyhound Australia from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Airlie Beach to Cairns:
| Cheapest Price | $130 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:10 AM |
| Last Bus | 12:30 PM |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 1/16/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Airlie Beach and Cairns
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Airlie Beach and Cairns.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Airlie Beach to Cairns? Or which bus companies serve the route Airlie Beach to Cairns? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus
How much does a Airlie Beach Cairns bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $55 and takes 8h 55m to reach Cairns. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $55 and $148. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cairns.
On average, how many connections are available from Airlie Beach to Cairns each day?
Every day, the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Airlie Beach to Cairns take?
The fastest bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The earliest bus arriving in Cairns from Airlie Beach starts at 8:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
The latest bus trip departing from Airlie Beach for Cairns starts at 12:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Airlie Beach Cairns route?
When traveling by bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Cairns?
You can check all the direct connections between Airlie Beach and Cairns by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the Airlie Beach to Cairns bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Airlie Beach Cairns bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Airlie Beach Cairns bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Airlie Beach to Cairns?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Airlie Beach to Cairns
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Airlie Beach and to Cairns
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Airlie Beach and to Cairns. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Shuttles to Airlie Beach and to Cairns
