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How to get fromPort Douglas to Hervey Bayby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Douglas to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CNS - HVB
    7h 43m
    $521–1,010

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 2m
    $192–5,569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Hervey Baybus bus Pm19
    25h 45m
    $222–316

  4. Drive 1,509.3 km

    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Hervey Baycar car 1,509.3 km
    17h 48m
    $269–389

  5. Bus via Ansons Rd near Hennessy Dr hail 'n' ride

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    27h 18m
    $262–606

Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,289.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Lower Mountain Rd at Dundowran Hall via Port Douglas, Cairns Central Station, and Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay in around 25h 45m.

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