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24 h 46 min
2385 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Port Douglas

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Port Douglas

Cheapest
24 h 46 min
Car
2385 km.
from $131
Other
5 h 59 min
Plane, Bus
1448 km.
from $653.46
3 d 19 h 38 min
1448 km.
from $1070.93
3 d 22 h 11 min
Bus, Train
1448 km.
from $486.66
4 d 14 h 5 min
Train, Bus
1448 km.
from $5651.26
4 d 14 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1448 km.
from $2209.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Broken Hill Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
13h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$38.16
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.26–$22.90

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Airlines

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$546.95–$1,653.58

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical mode of transportation to travel from Alice Springs to Port Douglas?

The most economical mode of transportation to travel from Alice Springs to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $344.77 - $510.77 and takes 24h 46m.

How long does it take to travel from Alice Springs to Port Douglas by plane and bus?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 5 hours and 59 minutes and costs $408.62 - $766.16.

How far is it by road between Alice Springs and Port Douglas?

The distance between Alice Springs and Port Douglas is 2385.1 km. The road distance is 2385.1 km.

How can I get from Alice Springs to Port Douglas without a car using train and bus services?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Port Douglas without a car using train and bus services is to take a train and bus via Sydney which takes 3 days 19 hours and costs $574.62 - $5,873.87.

What is the estimated travel time between Alice Springs and Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 59 minutes to get from Alice Springs to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Port Douglas?

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Port Douglas?

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Port Douglas?

Port Douglas is 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 12:10 in Alice Springs and 12:40 in Port Douglas.

Can you drive from Alice Springs to Port Douglas?

The driving distance between Alice Springs and Port Douglas is 2385 km. It takes approximately 24 hours and 46 minutes to drive from Alice Springs to Port Douglas.

Where can I find accommodation near Port Douglas?

There are 494+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $100.99 per night.
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