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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Port Douglas

Composite routes from Melbourne to Port Douglas

Cheapest
34 h 25 min
Car
2874 km.
from $158
Fastest
3 h 32 min
Plane
Other
8 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
2371 km.
from $202.28
2 d 15 h 29 min
2372 km.
from $462.70
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2371 km.
from $266.41
2 d 6 h 58 min
Train, Bus
2372 km.
from $2132.52
2 d 16 h 8 min
2372 km.
from $449.17

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:
$12.64–$34.12

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.70–$58.13

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.46–$202.20
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.57–$454.96

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:
$15.17–$22.75

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:
$75.83–$107.42
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.38–$189.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$353.85
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.38–$442.32

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$606.61
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$695.07

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.06–$417.04
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.57–$758.26

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.76–$176.93

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:
$59.40–$4,374.20

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Douglas?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Douglas is 2413 km. The road distance is 2873.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $119.57 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Douglas?

Port Douglas is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 06:14 in Melbourne and 05:14 in Port Douglas.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Douglas is 2874 km. It takes approximately 34h 22m to drive from Melbourne to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 494+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $84.13 per night.
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