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How to get fromPort Douglas to Townsville Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Douglas to Townsville City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    7h 43m
    $86–135

  2. Drive 411.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Townsville Citycar car 411.2 km
    5h 7m
    $73–106

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 7m
    $86–1,355

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    5h 4m
    $232–416

  5. Bus via Breakwater Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    8h 15m
    $92–131

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 431.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Townsville City, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Townsville via Port Douglas, Cairns, and Cairns in around 7h 43m.

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