What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns North and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns North to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Sheridan St at Lily Street and arriving at Port Douglas via Palm Cove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Cairns North to Port Douglas?

The distance between Cairns North and Port Douglas is 67 km. The road distance is 64 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas without a car is to line 110 bus and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns North to Port Douglas bus from?

Cairns North to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sheridan St at Lily Street station.

Where does the Cairns North to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Cairns North to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride station.

Can I drive from Cairns North to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns North to Port Douglas is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Cairns North to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Cairns North to Port Douglas - 3 ways to travel via line 110 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns North to Port Douglas by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 110 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sheridan St at Lily Street to Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ridebus 110N / ...
2. Take the bus from Palm Cove to Port Douglasbus Cairns
2h 18m
$34–48
Drive 64 km
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1. Drive from Cairns North to Port Douglascar 64 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairns North to Port Douglastaxi 64 km
55 min
$200–240

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Distance: 67.4 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Sheridan St at Lily Street to Port Douglas via Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride, Palm Cove, and Port Douglas in around 2h 18m.

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