Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane

Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane

Cairns Bus Stop
Brisbane
Thu, May 16
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane Schedule

Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA77006:00 - 08:15€ 250.43
Qantas Airways Economy #QF70909:10 - 11:25€ 293.76
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA78011:50 - 14:05€ 294.53
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71112:10 - 14:25€ 310.59
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71315:10 - 17:25€ 310.59
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA78616:40 - 19:00€ 261.12
Qantas Airways Economy #QF71918:10 - 20:15€ 275.63

Transportation from Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$162
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure4:40 PM
Departures per day12
Distance1475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns Bus Stop to Brisbane

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 392.68 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 160.99.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 30 hours to travel between Cairns Bus Stop and Brisbane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns Bus Stop and Brisbane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 30m to reach Brisbane.

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

Travelling between Cairns Bus Stop and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 160.99 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 392.68 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 Cairns Bus Stop and Brisbane ?

  • 12 from Cairns to Brisbane starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 16:40 Cairns Airport

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

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 Cairns to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 185.06.

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 Cairns and Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Brisbane 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 Cairns and Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train