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How to get fromPort Douglas to Whitehaven Beachby bus, train, unknown, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Douglas to Whitehaven Beach by bus, train, unknown, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train
    3. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    12h 31m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    12h 55m

  3. Bus, fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    3. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    8h 12m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    4. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    15h 11m

  5. Bus, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    3. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 16m

  6. Bus, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    3. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    8h 35m

  7. Bus, fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    3. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    9h 37m

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 709.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Douglas to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Port Douglas, take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Central Station, take the train to Proserpine, then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Whitehaven Beach via Port Douglas, Cairns Central Station, and Airlie Beach in around 12h 55m.

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