How to travel from Forster to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Forster and Port Douglas is around 2,240km (1,392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Forster 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 → Forster if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane
Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$485($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$325($220)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Distance2,374km (1,475 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Forster to Port Douglas by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$485 ($325).
The distance between Forster and Port Douglas is around 2,240km (1,392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,885km (1,171 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Forster and Port Douglas by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Forster to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Forster and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taree Station Coach Stop, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Forster and Port Douglas. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St then fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8h 25m.
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 Forster and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,374km (1,475 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$795 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween Forster and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 4 similar | 7h 35m | A$485($325) | once daily | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$795($535) | twice a week | 2,498km (1,552 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 9h 50m | A$895($605) | 4 times a week | 2,750km (1,709 miles) |
| Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane | 11h 35m | A$795($535) | twice a week | 2,731km (1,697 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 40m | A$395($265) | every 20 mins | 2,399km (1,491 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$325($220) | twice a week | 2,704km (1,680 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | A$320($215) | 3 times a week | 2,368km (1,471 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$450($300) | on demand | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Forster and Port Douglas
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
Trans North Bus & Coach
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
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