How to travel from Port Douglas to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and Point Lookout is around 1,547km (961 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$305($205)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cairns and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$470($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Port Douglas and Point Lookout is around 1,547km (961 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,473km (915 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Port Douglas and Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Point Lookout is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Douglas to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Port Douglas to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | A$365($245) | every 20 mins | 1,547km (961 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), train, ferry and bus | 7h 5m | A$450($305) | every 20 mins | 1,728km (1,074 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | A$305($205) | 3 times a week | 1,794km (1,115 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | A$320($215) | 3 times a week | 2,106km (1,309 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 55m | A$470($315) | every 2 hours | 1,954km (1,214 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and Point Lookout
Bus companies
Stradbroke Island Buses
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout