The distance between Broken Hill and Port Douglas is around 2,519km (1,565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cairns (CNS).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
Multiple operators
Drive to Port Douglas.
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill 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$470 ($315) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$650 ($440).
The distance between Broken Hill and Port Douglas is around 2,519km (1,565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,768km (1,099 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Broken Hill and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$650 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Port Douglas typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,519km (1,565 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$650 ($440).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 55m | A$650($440) | every 20 mins | 2,976km (1,849 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 13h | A$475($320) | 3 times a week | 4,091km (2,542 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 5h | A$470($315) | twice a week | 3,809km (2,367 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$475($320) | on demand | 2,519km (1,565 miles) |
Trans North Bus & Coach
Sid Foggs Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Qantas
Regional Express
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.