What is the cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas is to bus which costs $240 - $360 and takes 30h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $260 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Coolum Beach and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Port Douglas via Noosa Junction Station and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 18m.

How far is it from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas?

The distance between Coolum Beach and Port Douglas is 1410 km. The road distance is 1645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 11m and costs $260 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Port Douglas bus from?

Coolum Beach to Port Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Coolum Beach to Port Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Port Douglas is 1645 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Coolum Beach to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

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

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

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cairns, bus
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
7h 22m
$260–756
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
11h 16m
$178–732
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nambour to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
26h 11m
$263–6,131
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
30h 18m
$290–486
Drive 1,645.4 km
1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Port Douglascar 1,645.4 km
19h 50m
$295–427
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
13h 31m
$542–1,044
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MCY - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Mossmanbus
16h 35m
$336–926
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
30h 47m
$240–356

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 1,410.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Port Douglas via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Cairns, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 30h 18m.

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