What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $650 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney is to bus and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Port Douglas and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Douglas to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Port Douglas and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Cairns Central Station and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 54m.

How far is it from Port Douglas to Sydney?

The distance between Port Douglas and Sydney is 2061 km. The road distance is 2464.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 51m and costs $280 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Sydney?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Port Douglas to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Douglas to Sydney bus from?

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

Where does the Port Douglas to Sydney bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Sydney is 2464 km. It takes approximately 28h 40m to drive from Port Douglas to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5171+ hotels available in Sydney.

Port Douglas to Sydney - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Douglas to Sydney by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly to Sydney International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
6h 44m
$172–608
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
42h 51m
$281–6,805
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
47h 54m
$326–535
Drive 2,464.1 km
1. Drive from Port Douglas to Sydneycar 2,464.1 km
28h 40m
$443–640
Bus, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CNS - NTL
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
12h 8m
$264–624
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
2d 1h
$441–725

Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

110Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,060.9 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Port Douglas, Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 47h 54m.

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