What is the cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas is to bus via Airlie Beach which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $410 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Shute Harbour and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Port Douglas via Airlie Beach and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas?

The distance between Shute Harbour and Port Douglas is 722 km. The road distance is 693.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 13h 14m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 13h 14m to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shute Harbour to Port Douglas bus from?

Shute Harbour to Port Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where does the Shute Harbour to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Shute Harbour to Port Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Can I drive from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Shute Harbour to Port Douglas is 693 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Shute Harbour to Port Douglas - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Shute Harbour to Port Douglas by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
13h 14m
$130–216
Bus via Airlie Beach
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
13h 32m
$120–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
13h 53m
$123–2,272
Drive 693.4 km
1. Drive from Shute Harbour to Port Douglascar 693.4 km
8h 35m
$125–180
Ferry to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
8h 34m
$410–1,266
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Shute Harbour to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
9h 11m
$375–2,836
Train to Townsville Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
11h 50m
$280–1,394
Bus to Mackay, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
12h 35m
$328–666

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 722.1 km
Duration: 13h 14m

What companies run services between Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Port Douglas via Airlie Beach Central, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 13h 14m.

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