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

MelbourneCairns

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DurationTypical duration: 70h
Distance: 2,804 km
Fares from: $730

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Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 22:00 · 70h
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Melbourne to Cairns route guide

Multi-segment options

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

Via Brisbane
Melbourne→Cairns
54h 39m
$252
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Brisbane
  $64 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Cairns
  $188 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
  19 stopsMooloolaba · Noosa · Traveston · +16
  Brisbane 13:3018:55 Cairns
  Brisbane13:30Traveston17:20Maryborough19:45Bundaberg22:20Rockhampton02:45Proserpine08:35Bowen11:00Cardwell16:30Cairns18:55
  19 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
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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 Taree
Melbourne→Cairns
$493
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Taree
  $92 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Taree, times shown on operator sites
2. Premier Motor Service
  Taree→Cairns
  $401
  Bookleg 2
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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
Melbourne→Cairns
59h 45m
$406
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Gold Coast
  $77 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  Connection at Gold Coast, times shown on operator sites
2. Premier Motor Service
  Gold Coast→Cairns
  $329
  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.

MelbourneCairns

Multi-segment options

Melbourne→Cairns

Melbourne→Cairns

Melbourne→Cairns

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