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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Port Douglas is to train and fly and bus which costs $190 - $650 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 10h and costs $250 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and arriving at Port Douglas via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 49m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Port Douglas?

The distance between Newcastle and Port Douglas is 1970 km. The road distance is 2349.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Port Douglas without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $260 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Newcastle to Port Douglas, including transfers.

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

Newcastle to Port Douglas bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.

Where does the Newcastle to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Newcastle to Port Douglas bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Port Douglas is 2350 km. It takes approximately 27h 22m to drive from Newcastle to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 626+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Newcastle to Port Douglas - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Newcastle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
10h
$253–661
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
10h 57m
$197–641
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
40h 20m
$269–6,783
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
43h 49m
$356–565
Drive 2,349.6 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Port Douglascar 2,349.6 km
27h 22m
$416–601
Train to Tamworth, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
13h 22m
$316–951
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
47h 19m
$366–524

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,970.4 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Port Douglas via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 43h 49m.

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