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There are 3 ways to get from Port Douglas to Broome by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Broome (BME)plane plane CNS - BME
    20h 22m
    $947–1,566

  2. Drive  3,643.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Broomecar car 3,643.2 km
    47h 45m
    $784–1,132

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    5. Take the bus from Darwin to Broomebus bus
    8d 12h
    $6,830–28,422

Cairns (CNS) to Broome (BME) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$531Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Douglas to Broome.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,577 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Broome. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Broome (BME), walk to Boulevard Shops, then take the bus to Cable Beach Road and Reid Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Broome via Port Douglas, Cairns, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide Station, Darwin, and Darwin in around 8d 12h.

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