How to travel from Port Douglas to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Port Douglas and St Helens is around 3,012km (1,872 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Douglas to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Port Douglas if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costA$480($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$725($490)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$480 ($320) and will take around 8h 10m.
The distance between Port Douglas and St Helens is around 3,012km (1,872 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,775km (1,724 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Port Douglas and St Helens by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$480 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$480 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Douglas and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Douglas to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$480 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 10m | A$480($320) | twice daily | 3,012km (1,872 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 10h 15m | A$840($565) | twice daily | 3,072km (1,909 miles) |
| Fly to Hobart (HBA), bus | 10h 15m | A$985($665) | twice daily | 3,354km (2,084 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 22h | A$725($490) | twice daily | 3,562km (2,213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Douglas and St Helens
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens