The distance between Rye and Port Douglas is around 2,496km (1,551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rye to Port Douglas by bus, train, plane 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 → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then 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 Rye to Port Douglas by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$435 ($290) and will take around 2 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($325).
The distance between Rye and Port Douglas is around 2,496km (1,551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,436km (1,513 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Rye and Port Douglas by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Port Douglas is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$435 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 8hrs.
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 Rye and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,980km (1,852 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Port Douglas is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$480 ($325).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 8hrs | A$480($325) | every 20 mins | 2,496km (1,551 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 5h | A$435($295) | 3 times a week | 3,739km (2,323 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 5h | A$435($295) | 3 times a week | 3,738km (2,323 miles) |
Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 17h | A$435($290) | 3 times a week | 4,170km (2,591 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$565($380) | on demand | 2,980km (1,852 miles) |
Metropolitan buses
Trans North Bus & Coach
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Searoad Ferries
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Qantas
Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.