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

The cheapest way to get from Freshwater to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Freshwater to Port Douglas is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Freshwater and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Freshwater to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street and arriving at Port Douglas via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Freshwater to Port Douglas?

The distance between Freshwater and Port Douglas is 79 km. The road distance is 62 km.

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

The best way to get from Freshwater to Port Douglas without a car is to line 121 bus and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Freshwater to Port Douglas, including transfers.

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

Freshwater to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street station.

Where does the Freshwater to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Freshwater to Port Douglas bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairns Central Terminus station.

Can I drive from Freshwater to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Freshwater to Port Douglas is 62 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Freshwater to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Freshwater to Port Douglas - 3 ways to travel via line 121 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 121 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Cairns Central Terminusbus 121
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
2h 36m
$40–56
Drive 62 km
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1. Drive from Freshwater to Port Douglascar 62 km
55 min
$12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Freshwater to Port Douglastaxi 62 km
55 min
$190–230

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Distance: 79.2 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Old Smithfield Rd at Cassowary Street to Port Douglas via Cairns and Port Douglas in around 2h 36m.

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