Mackay to Cairns Bus or Train

Mackay to Cairns Cairns to Mackay
Between Mackay and Cairns we found up to 2 bus departures. There is also 1 train departure. The bus departs from Mackay at 07:50 and arrives in Cairns at 20:00 the same day. The prices for the cheapest one way adult tickets range from €78 to €86.



Traveling by bus from Mackay to Cairns

The shortest travel distance between Mackay and Cairns is 733 km. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 12:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Bus companies

Greyhound Australia is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Mackay or Cairns, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.



Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €78 (One-Way) or €156 (Return).

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Other ways of traveling between Mackay and Cairns

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Cairns below.

Trains from Mackay to Cairns

Another transportation option is taking a train from Mackay to Cairns. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

Mackay to Cairns Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Mackay
Destination Station Cairns
Daily Departures Over 2 bus departures
Earliest Departures 07:50 AM
Latest Departure 07:50 AM
Travel Distance 733 km
Travel Time 12:10

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