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How to get fromPort Douglas to Lockhart Riverby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Douglas to Lockhart River by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Cairns, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    4h 58m
    $453–832

  2. Drive 700.1 km

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    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Lockhart Rivercar car 700.1 km
    12h 41m
    $126–182

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mossman to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CTN - IRG
    9h 44m
    $278–798

Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Lockhart River, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Lockhart River. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport (IRG), then take the taxi to Lockhart River. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Douglas to Lockhart River in around 12h 41m.

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