The distance between Port Douglas and Port Macquarie is around 1,918km (1,192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas to Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
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Take the bus to Cairns then Brisbane and then to Port Macquarie.
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Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Kempsey Station then take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St.
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Drive to Port Macquarie.
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$345 ($230) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($370).
The distance between Port Douglas and Port Macquarie is around 1,918km (1,192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,825km (1,134 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Port Douglas and Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$545 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$345 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns and Brisbane. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Trans North Bus & Coach and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Port Macquarie. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Douglas to Port Macquarie typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Port Macquarie (PQQ).
The closest major airport to Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Port Macquarie. The distance is around 2,374km (1,475 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 Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$545 ($370).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 10m | A$545($370) | every 20 mins | 1,918km (1,192 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | A$485($325) | once daily | 1,950km (1,212 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | A$360($240) | 3 times a week | 2,677km (1,663 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | A$345($230) | twice a week | 2,257km (1,403 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$315($210) | on demand | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.