The distance between Port Douglas and Mildura is around 2,775km (1,724 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Mildura 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 Mildura → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mildura (MQL).
Take the bus to Cairns, Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
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Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Mildura by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 6h 45m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Mildura is around 2,775km (1,724 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,996km (1,240 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Port Douglas and Mildura by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Mildura is to fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$310 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Mildura. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Mildura. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns, Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.
Trans North Bus & Coach, Premier Motor Service, Crisps Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Mildura. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Mildura. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Mildura (MQL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Mildura. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Douglas to Mildura typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Mildura (MQL).
The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Douglas and Mildura. The distance is around 2,775km (1,724 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Mildura is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 6h 45m | A$310($210) | 4 times a week | 2,854km (1,773 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 7h | A$565($380) | twice a week | 3,942km (2,450 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | A$575($385) | twice a week | 4,122km (2,562 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 8h | A$370($250) | on demand | 2,775km (1,724 miles) |
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Crisps Coaches
Firefly Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Mildura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.