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33 h 36 min
2845 km.
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Melbourne, Australia → Port Douglas, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Port Douglas

Composite routes from Melbourne to Port Douglas

Cheapest
33 h 36 min
Car
2845 km.
from $156
Fastest
3 h 30 min
Plane
Other
8 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
2371 km.
from $202.28
2 d 15 h 29 min
2372 km.
from $462.70
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2371 km.
from $266.41
2 d 6 h 58 min
Train, Bus
2372 km.
from $2132.52
2 d 16 h 8 min
2372 km.
from $449.17

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.64–$34.12
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$41.70–$58.13
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$88.46–$202.20
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
1h 8m
3 times a week
$15.17–$22.75
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
18h 35m
Once daily
$75.83–$107.42
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 17m
Every day
$101.10–$353.85
Qantas
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$101.10–$606.61
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$120.06–$417.04
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$46.76–$176.93
131 500
131 500
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.40–$4,374.20
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Douglas?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Douglas is 2413 km. The road distance is 2873.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $119.57 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Melbourne to Port Douglas, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Douglas?

Port Douglas is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 06:14 in Melbourne and 05:14 in Port Douglas.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Douglas is 2874 km. It takes approximately 34h 22m to drive from Melbourne to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 494+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $84.13 per night.
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