How to travel from Port Douglas to Albany, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Albany is around 3,888km (2,416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Albany → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical costA$625($420)
Virgin Australia
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration5 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,435($965)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$525 ($350) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).
The distance between Port Douglas and Albany is around 3,888km (2,416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,426km (2,129 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Port Douglas and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Albany is to fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$525 ($350) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Albany. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Douglas to Albany typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Port Douglas and Albany. The distance is around 5,260km (3,268 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 50m | A$625($420) | every 20 mins | 3,888km (2,416 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 55m | A$695($465) | 3 times a week | 4,189km (2,603 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 12h 40m | A$525($350) | once daily | 3,922km (2,437 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5 days 1h | A$1,435($965) | once a week | 7,469km (4,641 miles) |
| Bus to Cairns, train | 5 days 6h | A$1,435($965) | once a week | 7,788km (4,839 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 9h | A$695($470) | on demand | 5,260km (3,268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Albany
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Singapore Airlines
Hinterland Aviation
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
TransWA
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany