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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Port Douglas is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Port Douglas via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Port Douglas?

The distance between Cardwell and Port Douglas is 278 km. The road distance is 247 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardwell to Port Douglas, including transfers.

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

Cardwell to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where does the Cardwell to Port Douglas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardwell to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Port Douglas is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cardwell to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 626+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Cardwell to Port Douglas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardwell to Port Douglas by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
5h 19m
$74–104
Drive 247 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardwell to Port Douglascar 247 km
3h 11m
$44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
5h 45m
$69–722
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
5h 20m
$83–130

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Distance: 277.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Port Douglas via Cairns and Port Douglas in around 5h 19m.

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