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Tully to Cairns Bus

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The Tully to Cairns bus connects white-water rafting country with the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

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Your trip will begin in Tully, known for its bananas and sugar cane plantations, and for the Tully River, one of the best white-water rafting spots in Australia. Tully is also one of Australia’s wettest towns – make sure you pay a visit to The Golden Gumboot, which is literally drenched in the town’s history.

On the 2.5-hour bus trip from Tully to Cairns, you’ll pass through the beautiful beachside town of Mission Beach; Innisfail, known for its impressive art-deco architecture; Babinda, which rivals Tully for the title of Australia’s Wettest Town; and the quiet sugar milling town of Gordonvale.

You’ll soon arrive in Cairns, the unofficial capital of Far North Queensland, and one of Australia’s most tourist-friendly destinations. You can sail, swim, snorkel and dive the pristine waters of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef; explore the ancient Daintree, the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest; and ride the fully restored vintage carriages of the Kuranda Scenic Railway through steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. There’s no more convenient and comfortable way to travel from Tully to Cairns than aboard a Greyhound bus. Book your ticket today!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the bus trip from Tully to Cairns take?
The bus trip from Tully to Cairns takes 2.4 hours.
The bus ticket from Tully to Cairns starts from $24.00. All our fares come in two tiers – Early Bird and Flexible – with prices varying based on how far in advance you are making a booking. You can find the most up-to-date pricing for your trip by using the booking form above or for more information on the different types of fares visit our Compare Fares page.
You can pay for your bus ticket from Tully to Cairns by debit/credit card or digital wallet such as Google and Apple pay. We also offer buy now pay later services such as Zip Money.
You can track your Greyhound coach from Tully to Cairns in real time using our Coach Tracker. Just enter your service number or select your stop to see live location updates and any changes to your expected arrival.
The earliest daily departure from Tully to Cairns leaves at 11:15am. Check our timetable for the most current schedule, as departure times can vary by season.
The last coach of the day from Tully to Cairns departs at 8:15pm.
No printing needed - simply show your e-ticket on your phone or tablet prior to boarding.
Coaches on the Tully to Cairns route come with reclining seats, onboard toilets, and air conditioning, with select services also offering free Wi-Fi and USB charging outlets. Seat selection can be added when you book. See our coach features page for what’s available on your specific service.
You can bring one carry-on bag (up to 8kg) plus two checked bags (up to 20kg each) at no extra cost on the Tully to Cairns route. Need to bring more? Extra bags can be added for $10 each, up to two additional pieces. Prams and wheelchairs travel free regardless of your baggage total. Full details are on our baggage page.
Tully and Cairns are approximately 136km from each other.
Greyhound Australia’s coaches are designed to support passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users. If you’re travelling with Greyhound and need mobility or travel assistance, please get in touch with us so our team can help you plan and book your trip.

All our buses come with free WiFi, USB chargers, air-conditioning, reclining leather seats, and a restroom.