How to travel from Port Douglas to Orange, Australia

The distance between Port Douglas and Orange is around 2,253km (1,400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrangePort Douglas if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$805($540)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns, Brisbane then Sydney and then to Orange.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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bus
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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$390($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,332km (1,449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Orange

There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).

The distance between Port Douglas and Orange is around 2,253km (1,400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,903km (1,182 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Port Douglas and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Orange is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Orange. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Orange. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns, Brisbane, King George Square 2A and Sydney. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Trans North Bus & Coach, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Orange. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Orange. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Douglas to Orange typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 2,332km (1,449 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Orange

Transport options from Port Douglas to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 30m
A$805($540)
every 20 mins2,253km (1,400 miles)
Plane and Train7hrs
A$800($535)
twice daily2,496km (1,551 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
A$470($315)
3 times a week3,318km (2,062 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 20h
A$390($260)
3 times a week3,009km (1,870 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$440($295)
on demand2,332km (1,449 miles)

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Airports near Orange

The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange