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

today

$433

tomorrow

$435

Friday

Saturday

$432

Sunday

$434

Monday

$434

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$433	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/9/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $433 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	35h 30m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$445	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $445 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Greyhound Australia	32h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$503	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $503 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$435	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $435 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	32h 40m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	10:40 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$440	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $440 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Greyhound Australia	35h 30m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$462	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $462 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Greyhound Australia	32h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$505	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $505 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$432	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $432 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	32h 40m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	10:40 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$438	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $438 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Greyhound Australia	35h 30m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$444	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $444 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Greyhound Australia	32h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$502	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/12/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $502 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$434	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/13/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $434 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	32h 40m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	10:40 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$440	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/13/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $440 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Greyhound Australia	35h 30m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$446	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $446 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Greyhound Australia	32h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$504	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/13/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $504 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$434	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $434 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	35h 30m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$445	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/14/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $445 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
Greyhound Australia	32h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	Economy	$560	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 9/14/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $560 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Cairns is $65 on 9/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Cairns

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Brisbane to Cairns. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Brisbane and Cairns.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Brisbane to Cairns, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Cairns, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Cairns

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 3 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Cairns in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Cairns starting from $65!

Cheapest Bus	$65
Fastest Bus	30h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	863.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Cairns

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brisbane for Cairns: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$398

Thursday 09/10

$223

Friday 09/11

$222

Saturday 09/12

$228

Sunday 09/13

$223

Monday 09/14

$384

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$65

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Cairns

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

With a price starting from $65, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Cairns. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $398.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Cairns, with $432. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $444.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Cairns

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 Cairns 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 Cairns, 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 Cairns are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Cairns

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

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Eagle Junction Station

Altandi Station

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Cairns

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

FAQs about the Brisbane to Cairns bus

How much does a Brisbane Cairns bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $65 and takes 30h 0m to reach Cairns. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $65 and $560. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cairns.

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

Every day, the Brisbane to Cairns bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Cairns is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $433. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Cairns?

The earliest bus arriving in Cairns 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 Cairns?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Cairns 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 Cairns route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Cairns, 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 Brisbane and Cairns?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Brisbane and to Cairns

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