A long coastal road through the Australian Great Ocean Road at golden hour.

CairnsNewcastle

Thu 22 October 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 36h 46m
Distance: 2,286 km
Fares from: $288

2 / 2 operators

Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
Most servicesEarliest
1 service today
Earliest 07:00 · 46h 20m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$832
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- 07:0005:20+1
  46h 20mOvernightNewcastle
Overnight service
Premier Motor Service
CheapestFastest
1 service today
Earliest 07:25 · 45h 25m
Cheaper on a pass. Premier Motor Service Value Passes: from $255 for this corridor, $158 under the direct fare.
Onboard toilet20 kg luggage
$413
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- 07:2504:50+1
  45h 25mOvernightCairns → Newcastle (PM19, PM11-DS change at BNE)

Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Cairns to Newcastle route guide

Multi-segment options

3 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Via Brisbane
Cairns→Newcastle
42h 25m
$171
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Brisbane
  $103 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  19 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham · +16
  Cairns 07:1012:30 Brisbane
  Cairns07:10Ingham10:50Bowen15:45Mackay19:20Rockhampton23:25Childers04:30Maryborough06:25Noosa10:05Brisbane12:30
  19 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Newcastle
  $68 · typical from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Townsville
Cairns→Newcastle
35h 49m
$366
from
1. Greyhound Australia
  Cairns→Townsville
  $43 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  7 stopsGordonvale · Babinda · Innisfail · +4
  Cairns 07:0013:00 Townsville
  Cairns07:00Gordonvale07:25Babinda07:50Innisfail08:15Mission Beach08:55Tully09:20Cardwell10:30Ingham11:10Townsville13:00
  Connection at Townsville, times shown on operator sites
2. Greyhound Australia
  Townsville→Newcastle
  $323 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Gold Coast
Cairns→Newcastle
40h 24m
$391
typical from
1. Premier Motor Service
  Cairns→Gold Coast
  $329
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Gold Coast, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Gold Coast→Newcastle
  $62 · typical from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.

CairnsNewcastle

Multi-segment options

Cairns→Newcastle

Cairns→Newcastle

Cairns→Newcastle

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