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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Brisbane from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia for the next days.
today
from $325
tomorrow
from $338
Thursday
from $333
Friday
from $348
Saturday
from $344
Sunday
from $343
Monday
from $313

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Pier Point
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $325
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $347
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $355
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $355
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $356
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $146? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $146

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $338
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $346
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $346
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $347
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $159? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $159

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Pier Point
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $333
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $341
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $349
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $349
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $349
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $154? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $154

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $348
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $354
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $356
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $356
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $357
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $169? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $169

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $344
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $349
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $353
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $165? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $165

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $343
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Roma Street Train Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $348
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $351
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $351
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $164? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $164

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Pier Point
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $313
  • Greyhound Australia
    30h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    1:00 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $344
  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Greyhound Australia
    39h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    6:00 AM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $352
  • Greyhound Australia
    34h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cairns
    Bus Stop
    5:30 PM
    Brisbane
    Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    $353
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $134? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      39h 0m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Cairns
      Pier Point
      8:30 PM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • 12Go Asia
      23h 0m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Townsville
      Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Brisbane
      Transit Centre
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      $135
    Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save $134

Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane

See here how frequent the connections between Cairns and Brisbane are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Cairns to Brisbane. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 55 buses from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 9 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from $313!

Cheapest Bus $313
Fastest Bus 30h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 863.8 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Brisbane

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
$325
Wednesday 03/26
$184
Thursday 03/27
$168
Friday 03/28
$175
Saturday 03/29
$184
Sunday 03/30
$185
Monday 03/31
$170
Tuesday 04/01
$184
Wednesday 04/02
$322
Thursday 04/03
$184
Friday 04/04
$183
Saturday 04/05
$176
Sunday 04/06
$170
Monday 04/07
$183
Tuesday 04/08
$185
Wednesday 04/09
$169
Thursday 04/10
$187
Friday 04/11
$170
Saturday 04/12
$169
Sunday 04/13
$168
Monday 04/14
$167
Tuesday 04/15
$169
Wednesday 04/16
$184
Thursday 04/17
$170
Friday 04/18
$170
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $313, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $348.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with $313. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $346.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane

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 Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane, 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 Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Brisbane

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

Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

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

Cheapest Price $313
Fastest Bus 30h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 3:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cairns to Brisbane? Compare all modes of transports from Cairns to Brisbane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

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

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus

How much does a Cairns Brisbane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $313 and takes 30h 0m to reach Brisbane. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $313 and $396. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brisbane.

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

Every day, the Cairns to Brisbane bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cairns to Brisbane take?

The fastest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $360. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane from Cairns starts at 7:00 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 Cairns to Brisbane?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Brisbane starts at 3:00 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 Cairns Brisbane route?

When traveling by bus from Cairns to Brisbane, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Brisbane?

You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane 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.

What can I take with me on the Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns Brisbane 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 Cairns Brisbane 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 Cairns to Brisbane on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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