Bus Tickets from Cairns to Gladstone

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Next departures for Cairns to Gladstone on October 12
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Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
GladstoneNo tags
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
GladstoneNo tags
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
GladstoneNo tags
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
GladstoneNo tags
Greyhound Australia
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
GladstoneNo tags

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Bus Cairns to Gladstone: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$246
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance958 km
Latest bus departure3:00pm

Cairns to Gladstone Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Gladstone

  1. How far is Cairns from Gladstone?

    Cairns and Gladstone are 962 km (597 miles) apart.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cairns to Gladstone was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$274 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Gladstone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Gladstone will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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