How to travel from Point Lookout to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Port Douglas is around 1,547km (962 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Port Douglas by bus, ferry, train, plane 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 → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$305($205)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$475($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Port Douglas by bus, ferry, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Point Lookout and Port Douglas is around 1,547km (962 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,473km (915 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Point Lookout and Port Douglas by bus, ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Port Douglas is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Port Douglas is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Port Douglas is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 20m | A$365($245) | every 20 mins | 1,547km (962 miles) |
| Bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, ferry, train and plane | 7h 35m | A$450($305) | every 20 mins | 1,727km (1,073 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | A$305($205) | 3 times a week | 1,793km (1,114 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 8h | A$320($215) | 3 times a week | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 23h 55m | A$475($320) | every 2 hours | 1,961km (1,219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Port Douglas
Bus companies
Stradbroke Island Buses
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
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