Bus Brisbane to Airlie Beach: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brisbane to Airlie Beach from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$91

tomorrow

$72

Tuesday

$66

Wednesday

$154

Thursday

$80

Friday

$83

Saturday

$80

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/18/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound Australia	20h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/18/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/19/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $334 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/18/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $334 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	21h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$340	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/18/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/19/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $340 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/19/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound Australia	20h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/19/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/20/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $335 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound Australia	23h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$347	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/19/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/20/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $347 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound Australia	21h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$359	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/19/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/20/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $359 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/20/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/20/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	23h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$347	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/20/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/21/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $347 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound Australia	21h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$375	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/20/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	20h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/21/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/22/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Airlie Beach via Rockhampton, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  21h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/21/2026 12:00:00 PM to Central Station, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 10/22/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:45 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 10/22/2026 2:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/22/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/23/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/23/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/24/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound Australia	20h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$333	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/23/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$333	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	21h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$339	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/23/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $339 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	9:00 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound Australia	20h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:10 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/24/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	21h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	9:50 AM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$338	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 10/24/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $338 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach is $66 on 10/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Airlie Beach

See here how frequent the connections between Brisbane and Airlie Beach are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Brisbane to Airlie Beach. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Brisbane and Airlie Beach.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Airlie Beach, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Airlie Beach starting from $66!

Cheapest Bus	$66
Fastest Bus	19h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	567.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brisbane for Airlie Beach: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

$91

Monday 10/19

$335

Tuesday 10/20

$154

Wednesday 10/21

$154

Thursday 10/22

$80

Friday 10/23

$156

Saturday 10/24

$80

Sunday 10/25

$155

Monday 10/26

$84

Tuesday 10/27

$69

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

$198

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$153

Tuesday 11/03

Wednesday 11/04

$71

Thursday 11/05

Friday 11/06

Saturday 11/07

$153

Sunday 11/08

$153

Monday 11/09

$197

Tuesday 11/10

$150

Wednesday 11/11

$124

Thursday 11/12

$126

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $66, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $91.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, with $66. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $343.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach 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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach, 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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

These are the most booked bus companies between Brisbane to Airlie Beach from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Brisbane to Airlie Beach:

Cheapest Price	$151
Fastest Bus	19h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	9/23/2026

FlixBus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Brisbane to Airlie Beach:

Cheapest Price	$66
Fastest Bus	19h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	9/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Airlie Beach

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brisbane and Airlie Beach.

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Wooloowin Station

Park Road Railway Station

Eagle Junction Station

Fortitude Valley

Bus Stop

The Cove Rd 14

Coral Sea Marina Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brisbane to Airlie Beach? Or which bus companies serve the route Brisbane to Airlie Beach? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brisbane to Airlie Beach bus

How much does a Brisbane Airlie Beach bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $66 and takes 19h 30m to reach Airlie Beach. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $66 and $385. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Airlie Beach.

On average, how many connections are available from Brisbane to Airlie Beach each day?

Every day, the Brisbane to Airlie Beach bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brisbane to Airlie Beach take?

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?

The earliest bus arriving in Airlie Beach from Brisbane starts at 8:30 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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Airlie Beach starts at 2:00 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 Brisbane Airlie Beach route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, 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 Brisbane and Airlie Beach?

You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Airlie Beach 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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach 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 Brisbane Airlie Beach 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 Brisbane Airlie Beach 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 Brisbane to Airlie Beach on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Brisbane to Airlie Beach?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Airlie Beach

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brisbane and to Airlie Beach

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brisbane and to Airlie Beach. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!