How to travel from Rye to Port Douglas, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$480($325)
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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,980km (1,852 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Port Douglas

Transport options from Rye to Port Douglas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
8hrs
A$480($325)
every 20 mins2,496km (1,551 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
2 days 5h
A$435($295)
3 times a week3,739km (2,323 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train2 days 5h
A$435($295)
3 times a week3,738km (2,323 miles)
Bus to Frankston, train2 days 17h
A$435($290)
3 times a week4,170km (2,591 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
A$565($380)
on demand2,980km (1,852 miles)

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Airports near Port Douglas

The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas