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Thu28 Aug
from US$205
Today29 Aug
from US$205
Tomorrow30 Aug
from US$205
Sun31 Aug
Mon1 Sept
from US$266
Tue2 Sept
from US$205
Wed3 Sept
from US$214
Thu4 Sept

Cheap buses leaving today

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

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Bus Gladstone to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$232
Average bus trip duration20h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance594 miles
Latest bus departure22:50

Gladstone to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gladstone - Cairns

  1. How far is Cairns from Gladstone by coach?

    The journey from Gladstone to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 597 miles (962 km).

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

    You can choose the coach to travel 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
27/08
US$192
28/08
US$193
Today
US$191
30/08
US$193
31/08
No data
01/09
US$252
02/09
US$193
03/09
US$203
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gladstone to Cairns was searched and found on 29 Aug 2025 with a price of US$191

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

You can expect to pay from US$191 to US$293 for a bus ticket from Gladstone to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$193, which is on 2025-09-02.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gladstone to Cairns, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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