How to travel from Narooma to Port Douglas, Australia

The distance between Narooma and Port Douglas is around 2,328km (1,447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Narooma 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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Fly

Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
Operated by

Regional Express

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$400($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,747km (1,707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Narooma and Port Douglas

There are several options for getting from Narooma to Port Douglas by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).

The distance between Narooma and Port Douglas is around 2,328km (1,447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,242km (1,393 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Narooma 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 Narooma to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Narooma and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Narooma and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Narooma 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 Narooma to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Narooma 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.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Narooma and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Narooma to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Narooma to Port Douglas typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Narooma and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,747km (1,707 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 Narooma to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Narooma and Port Douglas

Transport options from Narooma to Port Douglas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
6h 20m
A$820($550)
once daily2,328km (1,447 miles)
Bus to Merimbula Coach Stop, Park St, Fly7h 45m
A$555($375)
once daily2,524km (1,568 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 35m
A$900($605)
once daily2,405km (1,494 miles)
Bus to Gipps St Opp Bega Court House, plane9h 50m
A$690($465)
once daily2,751km (1,710 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane11h 5m
A$405($270)
once daily2,378km (1,477 miles)
Bus
2 days 9h
A$405($270)
3 times a week3,450km (2,144 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 22h
A$400($270)
3 times a week3,052km (1,896 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
A$520($350)
on demand2,747km (1,707 miles)

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Airports near Port Douglas

The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas