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Seven ways to Travel from Townsville to Port Douglas

Composite routes from Townsville to Port Douglas

Cheapest
5 h 9 min
Car
412 km.
from $22
Other
5 h 9 min
Rideshare
412 km.
from $15.67
4 h 35 min
Plane, Bus
340 km.
from $299.85
8 h 39 min
Train, Bus
340 km.
from $445.35
7 h 54 min
340 km.
from $90.96
8 h 3 min
340 km.
from $81.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$353.67

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.36–$1,010.48

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.21–$94.73

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:
$15.16–$22.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$48.00

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$916.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Townsville to Port Douglas?

The distance between Townsville and Port Douglas is 368 km. The road distance is 410.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Townsville to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Port Douglas?

The best way to get from Townsville to Port Douglas is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 . There are no good options to train or fly between Townsville to Port Douglas.

Can I drive from Townsville to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Port Douglas is 411 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Townsville to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 494+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $85.97 per night.
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