The distance between Batemans Bay and Port Douglas is around 2,307km (1,434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Port Douglas by bus, plane, 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 → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
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Drive to Port Douglas.
There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Port Douglas by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$645 ($435).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Port Douglas is around 2,307km (1,434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,188km (1,359 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Batemans Bay and Port Douglas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay 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 6h.
Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Batemans Bay to Port Douglas typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Batemans Bay and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,678km (1,664 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 Batemans Bay to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$450 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 5h 50m | A$645($435) | every 20 mins | 2,308km (1,434 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 35m | A$450($305) | once daily | 2,307km (1,434 miles) |
Bus to Merimbula Coach Stop, Park St, Fly | 8h 60m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 3,039km (1,889 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 20m | A$370($250) | twice daily | 2,309km (1,435 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 6h | A$435($290) | 3 times a week | 3,381km (2,101 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 20h | A$450($305) | 3 times a week | 2,982km (1,853 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$355($240) | on demand | 2,678km (1,664 miles) |
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Virgin Australia
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The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.