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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $550 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Port Douglas via Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 34m.

How far is it from Sydney to Port Douglas?

The distance between Sydney and Port Douglas is 2061 km. The road distance is 2462.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Port Douglas without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 40m and costs $300 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Sydney to Port Douglas, including transfers.

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

Sydney to Port Douglas bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Sydney to Port Douglas bus arrive?

Sydney to Port Douglas bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Port Douglas?

Port Douglas is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 3:52 AM in Sydney and 2:52 AM in Port Douglas.

Can I drive from Sydney to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Port Douglas is 2462 km. It takes approximately 28h 36m to drive from Sydney to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

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

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

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Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
8h 12m
$197–545
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
42h 40m
$301–6,804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
47h 34m
$353–506
Drive 2,462.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Port Douglascar 2,462.4 km
28h 36m
$448–647
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NTL - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
13h 11m
$279–880
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
2d 1h
$428–648

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

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,060.7 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Port Douglas via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 47h 34m.

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