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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Townsville to Cairns
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Townsville to Cairns is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Townsville to Cairns will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 3 buses that leave Townsville 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 283 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
GX4065:00 PM5h40Townsville10:40 PMCairns$681One-way0 transfers- GX4088:00 AM5h40Townsville1:40 PMCairns$831One-way0 transfers
- GX4042:20 PM5h40Townsville8:00 PMCairns$901One-way0 transfers
- GX4042:20 PM5h40Townsville8:00 PMCairns$901One-way0 transfers
- GX4065:00 PM5h40Townsville10:40 PMCairns$681One-way0 transfers
- GX4088:00 AM5h40Townsville1:40 PMCairns$831One-way0 transfers
Townsville to Cairns Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Townsville to Cairns bus times
The table below shows live departures for Townsville 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 | 8:00 AM Townsville | 5h40 | 1:40 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GX404 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 5h40 | 8:00 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GX406 | 5:00 PM Townsville | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Cairns | 0 transfersDirect | |
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