Bus Cairns to Brisbane Airport (BNE): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

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

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$442

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$443

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 20m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:20 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$442	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $442 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$451	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $451 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Greyhound Australia	42h 20m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:20 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$451	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $451 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
Greyhound Australia	42h 30m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$464	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $464 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Greyhound Australia	34h 50m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$466	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $466 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 20m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:20 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$442	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $442 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$451	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $451 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Greyhound Australia	42h 20m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:20 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$451	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $451 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
Greyhound Australia	42h 30m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$463	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $463 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Greyhound Australia	34h 50m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$465	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $465 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 20m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:20 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$443	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $443 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$452	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $452 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Greyhound Australia	42h 20m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:20 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$452	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $452 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
Greyhound Australia	42h 30m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:30 AM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$464	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $464 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Greyhound Australia	34h 50m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	Brisbane Airport	Brisbane Airport	Economy	$466	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Airport (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $466 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane Airport

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Cairns to Brisbane Airport. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from Cairns to Brisbane Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane Airport, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane Airport starting from $379!

Cheapest Bus	$379
Fastest Bus	30h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	862.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cairns for Brisbane Airport: 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.

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$443

Friday 09/11

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Monday 09/14

$442

Tuesday 09/15

$443

Wednesday 09/16

$379

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$442

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The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

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

With a price starting from $442, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Brisbane Airport. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $443.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane Airport, with $442. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $451.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

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 Brisbane Airport 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 Brisbane Airport, 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 Brisbane Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane Airport

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

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

Brisbane Airport

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Airport

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

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane Airport bus

How much does a Cairns Brisbane Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $379 and takes 30h 20m to reach Brisbane Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $379 and $475. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brisbane Airport.

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

Every day, the Cairns to Brisbane Airport 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 Brisbane Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Cairns to Brisbane Airport is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $442. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Cairns to Brisbane Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane Airport 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 shuttle from Cairns to Brisbane Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Brisbane Airport starts at 3:00 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 Cairns Brisbane Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Cairns to Brisbane Airport, 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 Cairns and Brisbane Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane Airport 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 Cairns to Brisbane Airport 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 Brisbane Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cairns Brisbane Airport 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 shuttle from Cairns to Brisbane Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane Airport

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