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1859 km.
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Port Douglas, Australia → Gold Coast, Australia

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Gold Coast

Composite routes from Port Douglas to Gold Coast

Cheapest
22 h 47 min
Car
1859 km.
from $102
Other
22 h 47 min
Rideshare
1859 km.
from $24.25
4 h 11 min
Taxi, Plane
1518 km.
from $347.28
29 h 24 min
Bus, Train
1518 km.
from $274.07
33 h 36 min
1518 km.
from $266.05
5 h 38 min
Taxi, Plane
1518 km.
from $294.02
34 h 13 min
Bus, Train
1518 km.
from $284.93
4 h 11 min
Taxi, Plane
1518 km.
from $347.28
29 h 24 min
Bus, Train
1518 km.
from $274.07
33 h 36 min
1518 km.
from $266.05
5 h 38 min
Taxi, Plane
1518 km.
from $294.02
34 h 13 min
Bus, Train
1518 km.
from $284.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.18
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.43–$22.75

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
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.43–$22.75

Airlines

Jetstar

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

Qantas

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

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 Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $152.17 - $217.39 and takes 33h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $217.39 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Gold Coast?

The distance between Port Douglas and Gold Coast is 1575 km. The road distance is 1956.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 24m and costs $76.09 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Port Douglas to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Gold Coast is 1957 km. It takes approximately 23h 4m to drive from Port Douglas to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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