Bus Tickets from Cairns to Gold Coast

Next departures

Next departures for Cairns to Gold Coast on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
Surfers Paradise - Transit CentreCheapestFastest

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Bus Cairns to Gold Coast: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$374
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance1460 km

Cairns to Gold Coast Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Gold Coast

  1. What is the distance between Cairns and Gold Coast?

    Cairns and Gold Coast are 1463 km (907 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-28
US$352
08-29
US$373
Today
US$355
08-31
US$373
09-01
No data
09-02
US$354
09-03
No data
09-04
US$350
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Gold Coast was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$350

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Gold Coast, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$350 to US$374 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$350 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cairns and Gold Coast!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cairns to Gold Coast, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Gold Coast will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cairns to Gold Coast, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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