How to travel from Swan Hill to Port Douglas, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and Port Douglas is around 2,702km (1,679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Port Douglas by train, plane, bus 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 → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical costA$810($545)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$485($325)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albury then take the train to 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 costA$455($305)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Douglas.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Distance2,702km (1,679 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Port Douglas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Port Douglas by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$810 ($545).
The distance between Swan Hill and Port Douglas is around 2,702km (1,679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,105km (1,308 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Swan Hill and Port Douglas by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Douglas is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx A$810 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 9h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 10hrs.
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 Swan Hill and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,702km (1,679 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Douglas is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$485 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Port Douglas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 9h 25m | A$810($545) | 4 times a week | 3,073km (1,910 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, Fly | 9h 35m | A$805($540) | twice daily | 2,930km (1,820 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 10hrs | A$485($325) | twice daily | 2,750km (1,709 miles) |
| Bus to 85 Franklin St, Fly | 13hrs | A$550($370) | once daily | 2,729km (1,696 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 14h | A$485($325) | 3 times a week | 4,118km (2,559 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 5h | A$455($305) | 3 times a week | 3,749km (2,329 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 7h | A$470($315) | 3 times a week | 3,993km (2,481 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$510($345) | on demand | 2,702km (1,679 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and Port Douglas
Bus companies
Trans North Bus & Coach
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
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