Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Townsville
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Townsville 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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| Greyhound Australia | 6h 0m | 7:00 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 1:00 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $48 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 4:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $48 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/22/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/22/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 3:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 8:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $48 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/22/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 25h 40m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 12:40 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $219 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/22/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/23/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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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 | 6h 0m | 7:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 1:00 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/23/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/23/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 4:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/23/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 3:00 PM | Cairns | Pier Point | 8:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/23/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/23/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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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 | 6h 0m | 7:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 1:00 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 4:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/24/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 3:00 PM | Cairns | Pier Point | 8:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $47 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/24/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 25h 40m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 12:40 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $186 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/25/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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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 | 6h 0m | 7:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 1:00 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $53 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 4:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $53 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 3:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 8:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $55 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/25/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 25h 40m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 12:40 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $202 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/25/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/26/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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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 | 5h 30m | 11:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 4:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/26/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/26/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 5h 30m | 3:00 PM | Cairns | Pier Point | 8:30 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $52 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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| Greyhound Australia | 6h 0m | 7:00 AM | Cairns | Pier Point | 1:00 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $57 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 3/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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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 | 4h 50m | 8:30 AM | Cairns | Bus Stop | 1:20 PM | Townsville | Bus Stop | Economy | $53 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 3/27/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cairns to Townsville is $6 on 4/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Townsville
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cairns to Townsville. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cairns and Townsville.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 buses from Cairns to Townsville, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Townsville, with 11 offers.
Facts about the bus from Cairns to Townsville
Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cairns to Townsville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Townsville starting from $6!
| Cheapest Bus | $6 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 50m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 8:30 AM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 6 Ø |
| Distance | 175.8 miles |
| Bus Companies | Greyhound Australia and FlixBus |
Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Townsville
Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cairns for Townsville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
03/22
$48
Monday
03/23
$52
Tuesday
03/24
$54
Wednesday
03/25
$53
Thursday
03/26
$52
Friday
03/27
$53
Saturday
03/28
$54
Sunday
03/29
Monday
03/30
$52
Tuesday
03/31
$53
Wednesday
04/01
Thursday
04/02
$7
Friday
04/03
$7
Saturday
04/04
$52
Sunday
04/05
$53
Monday
04/06
$6
Tuesday
04/07
$52
Wednesday
04/08
$52
Thursday
04/09
$47
Friday
04/10
$53
Saturday
04/11
$6
Sunday
04/12
$54
Monday
04/13
$53
Tuesday
04/14
$52
Wednesday
04/15
$7
Thursday
04/16
$54
Friday
04/17
$53
Saturday
04/18
The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Townsville
With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Townsville. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Townsville, with $47. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.
How to save money travelling from Cairns to Townsville
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 Townsville 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 Townsville, 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 Townsville are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Townsville
These are the most booked bus companies between Cairns to Townsville from our users.
Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Townsville
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Cairns to Townsville:
| Cheapest Price | $47 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:00 AM |
| Last Bus | 3:00 PM |
| Daily Connections | 7 Ø |
| Found on | 3/21/2026 |
FlixBus from Cairns to Townsville
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cairns to Townsville:
| Cheapest Price | $53 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 50m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:30 AM |
| Last Bus | 8:30 AM |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 2/25/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Townsville
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cairns and Townsville.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Townsville
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cairns to Townsville? Or which bus companies serve the route Cairns to Townsville? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Cairns to Townsville bus
How much does a Cairns Townsville bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 6h 0m to reach Townsville. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Cairns to Townsville?
This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $219. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Townsville.
On average, how many connections are available from Cairns to Townsville each day?
Every day, the Cairns to Townsville bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Cairns to Townsville take?
The fastest bus from Cairns to Townsville is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Cairns to Townsville?
The earliest bus arriving in Townsville 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 Townsville?
The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Townsville starts at 8:30 AM. 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 Townsville route?
When traveling by bus from Cairns to Townsville, 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 Cairns and Townsville?
You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Townsville 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 Cairns to Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cairns to Townsville?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cairns to Townsville
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Cairns and to Townsville
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cairns and to Townsville. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Shuttles to Cairns and to Townsville
