What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $100 - $150.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Port Douglas?

The distance between Charters Towers and Port Douglas is 579 km. The road distance is 540.6 km.

How do I travel from Charters Towers to Port Douglas without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas, including transfers.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Port Douglas is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Charters Towers to Port Douglas.

Where can I stay near Port Douglas?

There are 592+ hotels available in Port Douglas.

Charters Towers to Port Douglas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
10h 44m
$120–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
12h 44m
$63–1,881
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville stationbus
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
11h 44m
$96–1,411
Drive 540.6 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Port Douglascar 540.6 km
6h 31m
$103–149
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Port Douglasbus
7h 34m
$258–540

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Port Douglas.

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Distance: 579 km
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Charters Towers, QLD, Australia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Port Douglas via Townsville, Cairns, and Port Douglas in around 10h 44m.

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