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Darwin to Port Douglas

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28 h 57 min
2816 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Darwin to Port Douglas

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Cheapest
By car (2 816 km)
28 h 57 min
2816 km.
from $154
Fastest
Plane to Port Douglas
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Other
Plane, Bus
8 h 49 min
1634 km.
from $505.91
Train, bus via Sydney
4 d 22 h 39 min
1634 km.
from $1558.91
Bus, Train
5 d 12 h 40 min
1634 km.
from $2263.20
Train, Bus (Train)
5 d 17 h 7 min
1632 km.
from $5998.04
Train, Bus (Train)
5 d 21 h 17 min
1632 km.
from $4289.35

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:
$12.08–$33.07

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$343.44
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

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:
$15.26–$22.90

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,399.19

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$1,653.58

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.79–$178.08

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.96–$216.24

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:
$59.78–$4,317.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,532.24–$3,771.10

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$651.17–$1,274.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $760.87 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $130.43 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Darwin to Port Douglas?

The distance between Darwin and Port Douglas is 1771 km. The road distance is 2816.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Port Douglas without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 4 days 22h and costs $706.52 - $5217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Darwin to Port Douglas, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Port Douglas?

Port Douglas is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 18:10 in Darwin and 18:40 in Port Douglas.

Can I drive from Darwin to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Port Douglas is 2817 km. It takes approximately 28h 57m to drive from Darwin to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 499+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $82.50 per night.
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