Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop

Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop

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Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop Schedule

Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234607:05 - 08:00AUD 557.73
Greyhound Australia Advantage 08:00 - 13:40AUD 79
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235412:50 - 13:45AUD 251.99
Greyhound Australia AC Seater 14:20 - 20:00AUD 77
Greyhound Australia Flexible 16:15 - 21:55AUD 81
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235818:40 - 19:35AUD 206.63

Transportation from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop

Cheapest Transport$52
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure6:40 PM
Departures per day4
Distance284 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways

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How to get from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop

Travelling between Townsville and Cairns Bus Stop is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 65.91 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 51.56.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Townsville and Cairns Bus Stop depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Cairns Bus Stop. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 40m to reach Cairns Bus Stop.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop?

Travelling between Townsville and Cairns Bus Stop can be as cheap as USD 51.56 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 65.91 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Cairns Bus Stop ?

  • 4 from Townsville to Cairns starting from 08:00 Townsville until 16:15 Townsville

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Townsville to Cairns, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 135.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Townsville and Cairns

Qantas Airways

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Cairns overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Townsville and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Townsville to Cairns Bus Stop?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other