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Sat28 Jun
Today29 Jun
from US$108
Tomorrow30 Jun
from US$100
Tue1 Jul
from US$108
Wed2 Jul
from US$102
Thu3 Jul
from US$102
Fri4 Jul
from US$102
Sat5 Jul

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Airlie Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$93
Average bus trip duration20h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance301 miles
Latest bus departure15:00

Cairns to Airlie Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Airlie Beach

  1. How far is Airlie Beach from Cairns by coach?

    The distance between Cairns and Airlie Beach by coach is approximately 301 miles (486 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Airlie Beach from Cairns without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
27/06
US$113
28/06
US$113
Today
US$103
30/06
US$95
01/07
US$102
02/07
US$97
03/07
US$97
04/07
US$97
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach was searched and found on 30 Jun 2025 with a price of US$95

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

You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$130 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95, which is on 2025-06-30.

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 Airlie Beach!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Airlie Beach will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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