The distance between Wollongong and Port Douglas is around 2,118km (1,316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong 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.
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Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.
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Take the train to 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 Wollongong to Port Douglas by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$285 ($195) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$320 ($215).
The distance between Wollongong and Port Douglas is around 2,118km (1,316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,067km (1,284 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Wollongong and Port Douglas by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Port Douglas is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$320 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Port Douglas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$285 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Port Douglas. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Port Douglas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns Central Station and Port Douglas. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.
Premier Motor Service and Trans North Bus & Coach run regular bus services between Wollongong and Port Douglas. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Port Douglas. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Wollongong and Port Douglas. The distance is around 2,553km (1,586 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Port Douglas is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$320 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6hrs | A$320($215) | every 20 mins | 2,118km (1,316 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$465($315) | twice daily | 2,386km (1,483 miles) |
Train to Central Station, plane | 9hrs | A$285($195) | every 20 mins | 2,212km (1,375 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 2h | A$405($270) | 3 times a week | 3,183km (1,978 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 17h | A$405($270) | 3 times a week | 2,791km (1,734 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$340($230) | on demand | 2,553km (1,586 miles) |
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Trans North Bus & Coach
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Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Port Douglas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.