How to travel from Port Douglas to Bunbury, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Bunbury is around 3,681km (2,287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Bunbury 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 Bunbury → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration8h 55m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$740($500)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
- Duration4 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,165($785)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Bunbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$740 ($500) and will take around 8h 55m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Bunbury is around 3,681km (2,287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,523km (2,189 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Port Douglas and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx A$740 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$740 ($500) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Douglas to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Bunbury. The distance is around 5,449km (3,386 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around A$740 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Bunbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | A$740($500) | every 20 mins | 3,681km (2,287 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus | 10h 20m | A$905($610) | every 20 mins | 5,150km (3,200 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 22h | A$1,165($785) | once a week | 6,840km (4,250 miles) |
| Bus to Cairns, train | 5 days 6h | A$1,185($795) | once a week | 7,241km (4,500 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 11h | A$1,030($690) | on demand | 5,449km (3,386 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Bunbury
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Airports near Bunbury
The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Bunbury