Townsville to Cairns Trip Overview
Distance 283 km (176.9 miles) | |
Price range US$ 42-US$ 795 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h-6h 25m | |
Earliest Departure 22:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:15 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Townsville to Cairns
Fastest bus: 5h
Cheapest bus: US$ 47

About the ride from Townsville to Cairns
Townsville to Cairns Route Information
The distance between Townsville and Cairns is 177 miles, or approximately 283 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Cairns, including train,flight,bus.
The earliest departure leaves at 22:00 and has a duration of 5 hours 40 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour.
Townsville to Cairns by train
- Starting Price: US$ 42
- 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy Seat.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Townsville to Cairns by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 171
- 48 departures a day, or 336 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Townsville to Cairns by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 47
- 11 departures a day, or 77 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Early Bird, Advantage, Flexible Class, RailBus Seat and Standard.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Companies Operating from Townsville to Cairns
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