The distance between Gold Coast and Port Douglas is around 1,561km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gold Coast 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 → Gold Coast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
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There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Port Douglas by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Port Douglas is around 1,561km (970 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,519km (944 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Gold Coast and Port Douglas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Gold Coast and Port Douglas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly between Gold Coast and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Gold Coast to Port Douglas typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Gold Coast and Port Douglas. The distance is around 1,957km (1,216 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 35m | A$170($115) | every 20 mins | 1,577km (980 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$210($140) | every 20 mins | 1,561km (970 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | A$280($190) | 3 times a week | 2,125km (1,320 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | A$280($190) | 3 times a week | 1,805km (1,121 miles) |
Drive | 23hrs | A$260($175) | on demand | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
Trans North Bus & Coach
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.