Bus Cairns to Airlie Beach: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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

today

$126

tomorrow

$68

Tuesday

$56

Wednesday

Thursday

$61

Friday

$56

Saturday

$112

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	21h 15m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach via Townsville, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  26h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Cairns
  Bus Stop
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	10h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	5:30 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 35m	8:15 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Greyhound Australia	10h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound Australia	21h 15m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	10h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Greyhound Australia	21h 15m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	9h 35m	8:15 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
	Greyhound Australia	10h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	5:30 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	10h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Airlie Beach	Bus Stop		Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach via Townsville, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  10h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Cairns
  Pier Point
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $18

Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Airlie Beach

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cairns and Airlie Beach.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Cairns to Airlie Beach, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Airlie Beach, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/16/2026 costs just $43, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Airlie Beach starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus	$43
Fastest Bus	9h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	301.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cairns for Airlie Beach: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$90

Monday 07/27

$68

Tuesday 07/28

$68

Wednesday 07/29

$90

Thursday 07/30

$68

Friday 07/31

$56

Saturday 08/01

$112

Sunday 08/02

$50

Monday 08/03

$126

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$126

Friday 08/07

$126

Saturday 08/08

$125

Sunday 08/09

$50

Monday 08/10

$88

Tuesday 08/11

$91

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$43

Monday 08/17

$101

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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

With a price starting from $43, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $111.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Airlie Beach, with $56. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $126.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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 Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach, 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 Airlie Beach are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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

FlixBus from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cairns to Airlie Beach:

Cheapest Price	$56
Fastest Bus	9h 35m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Airlie Beach

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

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

Bus Stop

The Cove Rd 14

Coral Sea Marina Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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

FAQs about the Cairns to Airlie Beach bus

How much does a Cairns Airlie Beach bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 9h 35m to reach Airlie Beach. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $128. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Airlie Beach.

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

Every day, the Cairns to Airlie Beach bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cairns to Airlie Beach take?

The fastest bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

The earliest bus arriving in Airlie Beach from Cairns starts at 3:00 PM. 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 Airlie Beach?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Airlie Beach starts at 7:00 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 Airlie Beach route?

When traveling by bus from Cairns to Airlie Beach, 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 Airlie Beach?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cairns and to Airlie Beach

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