What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach is to bus which costs $240 - $360 and takes 29h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $260 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Port Douglas and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Port Douglas and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Cairns and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

How far is it from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Port Douglas and Coolum Beach is 1412 km. The road distance is 1645.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h and costs $260 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Douglas to Coolum Beach bus from?

Port Douglas to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Port Douglas station.

Where does the Port Douglas to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

Port Douglas to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Coolum Beach is 1646 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2211+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Port Douglas to Coolum Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Port Douglas to Coolum Beach by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Cairns, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CNS - MCY
6h 38m
$262–756
Bus to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h 18m
$181–732
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
26h
$261–6,135
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
29h 34m
$292–486
Drive 1,645.7 km
1. Drive from Port Douglas to Coolum Beachcar 1,645.7 km
19h 50m
$295–427
Bus to Cairns, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus
12h 23m
$545–1,044
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Mossman to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CTN - MCY
12h 9m
$297–772
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm19
29h 38m
$242–356

Cairns (CNS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

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Distance: 1,411.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Port Douglas, Cairns, Cairns, Noosa Junction Station, and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza in around 29h 34m.

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