How to travel from Strahan to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Port Douglas is around 3,011km (1,871 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan to Port Douglas by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Douglas → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration10h 35m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$610($410)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$870($585)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Port Douglas by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$610 ($410).
The distance between Strahan and Port Douglas is around 3,011km (1,871 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,854km (1,774 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Strahan and Port Douglas by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 35m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 10h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 10h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 10h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 10h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 10h 35m | A$610($410) | 3 times a week | 3,011km (1,871 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 10h 55m | A$790($530) | 3 times a week | 3,084km (1,916 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 12h 25m | A$455($305) | 3 times a week | 3,256km (2,023 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 22h | A$870($585) | twice daily | 3,545km (2,203 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Port Douglas
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Port Douglas
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Port Douglas
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Port Douglas
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Port Douglas