How to travel from Parkes to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Port Douglas is around 2,307km (1,433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Port Douglas by train, plane, 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 → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$265($180)
Regional Express
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Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Distance2,307km (1,433 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Port Douglas by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 5h 50m.
The distance between Parkes and Port Douglas is around 2,307km (1,433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,872km (1,163 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Parkes and Port Douglas by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$265 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.
NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Parkes and Port Douglas. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Parkes and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Parkes to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Parkes to Port Douglas typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) 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 Parkes and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,307km (1,433 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Port Douglas is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$635 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 50m | A$265($180) | once daily | 2,336km (1,452 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | A$795($535) | 6 times a week | 2,477km (1,539 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 40m | A$635($425) | twice a week | 2,375km (1,476 miles) |
| Bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, plane | 10h 15m | A$460($310) | 6 times a week | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, Fly | 11h 40m | A$380($255) | twice a week | 2,495km (1,550 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 21h | A$465($315) | twice a week | 3,089km (1,919 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 22h | A$460($310) | twice a week | 3,131km (1,945 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$305($205) | on demand | 2,307km (1,433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Port Douglas
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
Crisps Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
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