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How to get fromPort Douglas to Alva Beachby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Douglas to Alva Beach by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Ayrbus bus Pm19
    9h 23m
    $146–200

  2. Drive 511.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Alva Beachcar car 511.6 km
    6h 26m
    $92–133

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 43m
    $136–1,710

  4. Bus, fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus bus
    7h 16m
    $299–521

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Ayrbus bus Brisbane
    9h 44m
    $161–270

  6. Bus, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    8h 24m
    $415–1,910

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 555.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Alva Beach via Port Douglas, Cairns Central Station, and Ayr in around 9h 23m.

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