How to travel from Port Douglas to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Darwin is around 1,756km (1,091 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Darwin 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 Darwin → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$315($215)
+ 2 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Cairns and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
- Duration4 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,355($910)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$315 ($215) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Darwin is around 1,756km (1,091 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,636km (1,017 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Port Douglas and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$315 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$315 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Darwin. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Darwin. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Darwin (DRW). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Douglas and Darwin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Jetstar, Qantas and Airnorth fly between Port Douglas and Darwin. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Darwin (DRW). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Port Douglas to Darwin typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Darwin (DRW).
The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) 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 Darwin. The distance is around 2,817km (1,750 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$315 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 10m | A$315($215) | every 20 mins | 1,756km (1,091 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 17h | A$1,355($910) | once a week | 7,767km (4,826 miles) |
| Bus to Cairns, train | 5 days 2h | A$1,850($1,245) | once a week | 7,391km (4,592 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$375($250) | on demand | 2,817km (1,750 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Darwin
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Queensland Rail Travel
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Airnorth
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Darwin
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Darwin
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
- Distance
- 371km (231 miles) from Darwin
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
- Distance
- 435km (270 miles) from Darwin