How to travel from Port Douglas to Perth, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Perth is around 3,517km (2,185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Perth 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 Perth → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$450($305)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth.
- Duration4 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,420($955)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$450 ($305) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Port Douglas and Perth is around 3,517km (2,185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,442km (2,139 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Port Douglas and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Perth is to fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$450 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$450 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Perth. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Port Douglas and Perth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5hrs.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Port Douglas and Perth. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Perth (PER). These flights usually take around 5hrs.
The flight from Port Douglas to Perth typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 5,316km (3,303 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$450 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 7hrs | A$450($305) | every 20 mins | 3,517km (2,185 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 19h | A$1,420($955) | once a week | 7,051km (4,381 miles) |
| Bus to Cairns, train | 5 days 3h | A$1,415($950) | once a week | 7,432km (4,618 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 10h | A$705($475) | on demand | 5,316km (3,303 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Perth
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Perth
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Perth
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 368km (229 miles) from Perth