What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Port Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Port Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Port Douglas is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $110 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Port Douglas via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Bowen to Port Douglas?

The distance between Bowen and Port Douglas is 649 km. The road distance is 610.6 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Port Douglas without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Bowen to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Port Douglas bus from?

Bowen to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Bowen station.

Where does the Bowen to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Bowen to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Bowen to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Port Douglas is 611 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Bowen to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Bowen to Port Douglas - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bowen to Port Douglas by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
10h 34m
$130–177
Drive 610.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowen to Port Douglascar 610.6 km
7h 32m
$111–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
11h 31m
$126–2,085
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
7h 39m
$415–992
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
11h 1m
$122–174
Bus to Townsville Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
9h 6m
$283–543
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
9h 27m
$449–952
Bus to Mackay, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
13h 3m
$337–658

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowen to Port Douglas via Cairns and Port Douglas in around 10h 34m.

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