The distance between Beechworth and Port Douglas is around 2,554km (1,587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Beechworth 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.
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Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Albury, Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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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 Beechworth to Port Douglas by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($385).
The distance between Beechworth and Port Douglas is around 2,554km (1,587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,213km (1,375 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Beechworth and Port Douglas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.
PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Beechworth and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Beechworth and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,789km (1,733 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7hrs | A$570($385) | twice daily | 2,653km (1,648 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 25m | A$380($255) | every 20 mins | 2,647km (1,645 miles) |
Bus to Albury, plane | 9h 45m | A$480($320) | once daily | 2,554km (1,587 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 8h | A$490($330) | 3 times a week | 3,773km (2,344 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 1h | A$475($320) | 3 times a week | 3,451km (2,144 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 8h | A$370($250) | on demand | 2,789km (1,733 miles) |
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Trans North Bus & Coach
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
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Virgin Australia
XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.