There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Mareeba by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Cairns
best- Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnsbus Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus Cairns
9h 15m$106–201Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ayr to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus Cairns
10h 6m$79–1,605Drive 469 km
- Drive from Ayr to Mareebacar 469 km
5h 44m$85–123Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus
7h 22m$243–488Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareebabus Cairns
9h 20m$96–137
Ayr to Mareeba by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Mareeba is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Mareeba is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Mareeba. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Mareeba via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Ayr and Mareeba is 532 km. The road distance is 469 km.
The best way to get from Ayr to Mareeba without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 9h 15m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Ayr to Mareeba, including transfers.
Ayr to Mareeba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Mareeba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Mareeba is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Ayr to Mareeba.
There are 11+ hotels available in Mareeba.
What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Mareeba, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ayr to Mareeba via Cairns and Cairns Central Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Ayr to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,566
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $50–80
- AChoice
- $75–100
- Gold Class
- $1,250
- Heritage Class
- $1,566
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ayr to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–170
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide











