Bus Tickets from Gladstone to Cairns

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Gladstone
    Departure location: Gladstone
    Arrival time: June 30 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: June 29 at
    Departure city: Gladstone
    Departure location: Gladstone
    Arrival time: June 29 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: June 29 at
    Departure city: Gladstone
    Departure location: Gladstone
    Arrival time: June 29 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: June 29 at
    Departure city: Gladstone
    Departure location: Gladstone
    Arrival time: June 29 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: June 29 at
    Departure city: Gladstone
    Departure location: Gladstone
    Arrival time: June 30 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$233
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 10m
Number of daily buses2.75
Earliest bus departure1:25am
Distance958 km
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Gladstone to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gladstone - Cairns

  1. What is the travel distance from Gladstone to Cairns?

    It's about 962 km (597 miles) from Gladstone to Cairns.

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

Best price found
06-23
US$227
06-24
US$216
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06-29
US$193
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gladstone to Cairns was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of US$193

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$193 to US$313 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 2025-06-29.

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