There are 2 ways to get from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland. However, there are services departing from Port Douglas and arriving at Atherton via Smithfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Atherton Tableland is 162 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland, including transfers.
Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Port Douglas station.
Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Smithfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland.
There are 59+ hotels available in Atherton Tableland.
What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Atherton Tableland, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Atherton Tableland via Port Douglas, Smithfield, and Atherton in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Port Douglas to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Smithfield to Atherton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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