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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $230 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Port Douglas?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Port Douglas. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Port Douglas via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Townsville to Port Douglas?

The distance between Townsville and Port Douglas is 362 km. The road distance is 409.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $90 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Townsville to Port Douglas, including transfers.

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

Townsville to Port Douglas bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where does the Townsville to Port Douglas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Port Douglas is 410 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Townsville to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Townsville to Port Douglas - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
4h 39m
$232–415
Drive 409.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Port Douglascar 409.8 km
5h 6m
$74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
7h 52m
$90–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
8h 39m
$85–1,322
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus Cairns
7h 54m
$92–129

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 362 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to Port Douglas via Cairns, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 7h 52m.

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