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34 h 27 min
2874 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Melbourne

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Cheapest
By car (2 874 km)
34 h 27 min
2874 km.
from $158
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Other
Taxi, Plane (Taxi)
4 h 52 min
2371 km.
from $309.25
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 6 h 26 min
2371 km.
from $356.89
Bus
2 d 14 h 11 min
2372 km.
from $482.87
Taxi, Plane (Taxi)
8 h 48 min
2371 km.
from $537.51
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 6 h 59 min
2371 km.
from $2660.87
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 11 h 49 min
2371 km.
from $2671.74

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.64–$34.12

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$59.40

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.46–$214.84
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.57–$480.23

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

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 Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.83–$107.42

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$366.49
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.75–$821.45

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$631.88
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.45

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$429.68

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93

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

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,538.79–$3,292.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which costs $195.65 - $402.17 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Melbourne?

The distance between Port Douglas and Melbourne is 2403 km. The road distance is 2880.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 6h and costs $119.57 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Port Douglas to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Port Douglas and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Port Douglas. It is currently 13:09 in Port Douglas and 14:09 in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Melbourne is 2880 km. It takes approximately 34h 23m to drive from Port Douglas to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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