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Cairns to Brisbane Bus

from £127.99

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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Cairns to Brisbane

Avg. trip duration

28 hr 32 mins

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Avg. distance

1198 miles

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From £127.99

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Bus stations and stops in Cairns

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Power Outlets
Keep your devices charged on the go
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Comfortable seats
Relax with extra legroom and reclining seats
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Luggage storage
Space to safely stow your belongings
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Toilets
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Frequently asked questions

The route between Cairns and Brisbane generally takes about 28 hours 5 minutes by coach and covers approximately 1204 miles.
Bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane with FlixBus are available from as low as £127.99.
Passengers travelling from Cairns to Brisbane by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Cairns to Brisbane is at 08:30.
The day's last coach departure from Cairns to Brisbane is set for 09:00.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Cairns and Brisbane. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Cairns, there is a singular coach stop: Cairns Railway Station. As for Brisbane, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Cairns to Brisbane. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between Cairns and Brisbane is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Cairns -Brisbane route are equipped with free WiFi.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Cairns to Brisbane route feature onboard restrooms.

Bus travel from Cairns to Brisbane: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cairns and Brisbane starting from £127.99.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Cairns to Brisbane lasts approximately 28 hours 5 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cairns and Brisbane is 1204 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Cairns-Brisbane: to check departure times of coaches between Cairns and Brisbane, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Cairns, there is a singular coach stop: Cairns Railway Station. As for Brisbane, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Cairns on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Brisbane.
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