The distance between Griffith and Port Douglas is around 2,427km (1,508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Griffith 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 → Griffith if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Cairns (CNS).
Qantas
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Goulburn Station, Central 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 Griffith 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$430 ($290) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$440 ($295).
The distance between Griffith and Port Douglas is around 2,427km (1,508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,980km (1,231 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Griffith 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 Griffith to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$440 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$430 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Griffith and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Griffith to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.
NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Griffith and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Griffith and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Griffith to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Griffith to Port Douglas typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) 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 Griffith and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,427km (1,508 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 Griffith to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$440 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 25m | A$440($295) | once daily | 2,519km (1,566 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 9h | A$430($290) | 3 times a week | 3,762km (2,338 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days | A$430($290) | 3 times a week | 3,357km (2,086 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$460($310) | on demand | 2,427km (1,508 miles) |
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
Qantas
Regional Express
Trans North Bus & Coach
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.