How to travel from Wollongong to Port Douglas, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out Port DouglasWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Brisbane then Cairns Central Station and then to Port Douglas.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station then take the bus to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Port Douglas.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,553km (1,586 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Wollongong to Port Douglas

Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Port Douglas

Transport options from Wollongong to Port Douglas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6hrs
A$320($215)
every 20 mins2,118km (1,316 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 25m
A$465($315)
twice daily2,386km (1,483 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane9hrs
A$285($195)
every 20 mins2,212km (1,375 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
A$405($270)
3 times a week3,183km (1,978 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 17h
A$405($270)
3 times a week2,791km (1,734 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$340($230)
on demand2,553km (1,586 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