How to travel from Albury to Port Douglas, Australia

The distance between Albury and Port Douglas is around 2,593km (1,611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albury to Port Douglas by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$570($380)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,745km (1,706 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Port Douglas

There are several options for getting from Albury to Port Douglas by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$460 ($310) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($380).

The distance between Albury and Port Douglas is around 2,593km (1,611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,184km (1,357 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Albury and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$570 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$460 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Albury and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Port Douglas typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,745km (1,706 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$570 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Port Douglas

Transport options from Albury to Port Douglas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6hrs
A$570($380)
every 20 mins2,593km (1,611 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
A$485($325)
3 times a week3,713km (2,307 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days
A$460($310)
3 times a week3,343km (2,077 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$365($245)
on demand2,745km (1,706 miles)

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Airports near Port Douglas

The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas