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Cairns to Townsville Bus

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Min. trip duration

4 hr 50 mins

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Min. distance

216 miles

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Frequently asked questions

The route between Cairns and Townsville generally takes about 4 hours 50 minutes by coach and covers approximately 217 miles.
Coach tickets from Cairns to Townsville start from £29.49. For the best fares, book early or choose midweek departures.
The first coach service from Cairns to Townsville is at 08:30.
On the coach from Cairns to Townsville, you can bring one carry-on (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) and one checked bag (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) at no extra cost. Need more? You can add extra luggage or a bicycle when you book. For full details, check our luggage page.
The day's last coach departure from Cairns to Townsville is set for 08:30.
No need to print your ticket. Just show the QR code from your confirmation email or the FlixBus app to the driver when you board your coach from Cairns to Townsville.
FlixBus operates 1 coach stop in Cairns and 1 coach stop in Townsville. Check the map above to find your pickup and drop-off points.
All coaches from Cairns to Townsville are wheelchair accessible and equipped with boarding assistance. Service animals are welcome on board, and wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices travel free of charge. For full details, check our accessibility services page.
Coaches from Cairns to Townsville come with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and onboard toilets. You can also reserve a seat during booking, subject to availability. For the full list, check our onboard services page.

Coaches to Townsville from Cairns: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Cairns and Townsville starting from £29.49.
  • Average duration: the bus from Cairns to Townsville lasts approximately 4 hours 50 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Cairns and Townsville is 217 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Cairns to Townsville bus schedules: to check coach departure times between Cairns and Townsville, select your travel data to view all available journeys, including timetables and prices. You’ll then be shown every available trip option with full schedules and fares. You can do this by using the selector at the top of the page or via the 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 Townsville, it's served by a single stop: Townsville. 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 Townsville.