How to travel from Albany to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Albany and Port Douglas is around 3,888km (2,416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$490($330)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
- Duration5 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,435($965)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Distance5,260km (3,268 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 7h 25m.
The distance between Albany and Port Douglas is around 3,888km (2,416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,426km (2,129 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Albany and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Port Douglas typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Port Douglas is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Port Douglas. The distance is around 5,260km (3,268 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 25m | A$490($330) | every 20 mins | 3,888km (2,416 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 15m | A$665($445) | 3 times a week | 4,189km (2,603 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 15m | A$525($350) | once daily | 3,922km (2,437 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5 days 1h | A$1,435($965) | once a week | 7,468km (4,640 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 5 days 6h | A$1,435($965) | once a week | 7,793km (4,843 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 9h | A$695($470) | on demand | 5,260km (3,268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Port Douglas
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Hinterland Aviation
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
TransWA
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Port Douglas
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas