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21 h 53 min
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Port Douglas, Australia → Brisbane, Australia

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Eight ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Brisbane

Composite routes from Port Douglas to Brisbane

Cheapest
21 h 53 min
Car
1774 km.
from $97
Other
21 h 53 min
Rideshare
1774 km.
from $23.14
3 h 49 min
Taxi, Plane
1447 km.
from $286.09
27 h 26 min
Bus, Train
1447 km.
from $268.85
31 h 11 min
1448 km.
from $242.13
5 h 48 min
Taxi, Plane
1447 km.
from $351.20
32 h 15 min
1448 km.
from $279.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.68–$6.95

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.57–$480.23

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.43–$24.01

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.01–$189.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.14–$454.96
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$619.25

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.14–$568.70
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$366.49–$1,200.58

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$505.51

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.66–$4,469.55

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Brisbane is to bus which costs $141.30 - $195.65 and takes 31h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Brisbane is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $173.91 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Brisbane?

The distance between Port Douglas and Brisbane is 1474 km. The road distance is 1902.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Brisbane without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 26m and costs $76.09 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Port Douglas to Brisbane, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Brisbane is 1903 km. It takes approximately 22h 31m to drive from Port Douglas to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 1507+ hotels available in Brisbane. Prices start at $57.80 per night.
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