The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardwell to Cairns
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardwell to Cairns is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardwell to Cairns will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cardwell for Cairns on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GX4067:45 PM2h55Cardwell10:40 PMCairns$591One-way0 transfers
GX40810:45 AM2h55Cardwell1:40 PMCairns$781One-way0 transfers
GX4045:05 PM2h55Cardwell8:00 PMCairns$841One-way0 transfers
GX40810:45 AM2h55Cardwell1:40 PMCairns$781One-way0 transfers
GX4045:05 PM2h55Cardwell8:00 PMCairns$841One-way0 transfers
GX4067:45 PM2h55Cardwell10:40 PMCairns$591One-way0 transfers
Cardwell to Cairns Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Cardwell to Cairns bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardwell to Cairns buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GX408 | 10:45 AM Cardwell | 2h55 | 1:40 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX404 | 5:05 PM Cardwell | 2h55 | 8:00 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX406 | 7:45 PM Cardwell | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
FAQs: Bus from Cardwell to Cairns
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