The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Douglas is around 1,921km (1,194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Port Douglas 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 Douglas → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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Take the train to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.
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Drive to Port Douglas.
There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Port Douglas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 8h 10m. 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$490 ($330).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Douglas is around 1,921km (1,194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,825km (1,134 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Port Macquarie and Port Douglas 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 Macquarie to Port Douglas is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Port Douglas. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Port Douglas. 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 Macquarie and Port Douglas. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Port Douglas. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Macquarie to Port Douglas typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Port Douglas is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) 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 Macquarie and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,377km (1,477 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 Macquarie to Port Douglas is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 30m | A$490($330) | every 20 mins | 1,921km (1,194 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7hrs | A$470($315) | once daily | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly | 8h 10m | A$315($210) | once daily | 2,194km (1,363 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | A$360($240) | 3 times a week | 2,679km (1,664 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | A$345($230) | 3 times a week | 2,276km (1,414 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$315($210) | on demand | 2,377km (1,477 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.