Getting to Port Douglas
See below for information on how to get to Port Douglas, including arrival and travel options, airport transfers from Cairns, car hire and more.
Port Douglas by Road
It's a rather long drive if you are coming to Port Douglas from pretty much any major centre in Australia. Cairns is about 1700 km or 22 hours of driving north from Queensland's capital, Brisbane, and most travellers generally opt for a flight into Cairns, and then either getting a transfer to Port Douglas or hiring a car for the 1 hour drive. If you are driving the distance yourself, Port Douglas is a short 70 km drive north along a sealed highway. Check out the RACQ Road Report on 1300 130 595.
Airport Transfers from Cairns
There are no major airports located in Port Douglas, however there are a number of transfer options from the closest major city of Cairns. Cairns Airport boasts international, domestic and general aviation terminals. Flights are available from select international locations and from most major cities in Australia.
You can check out the Cairns Airport official website which has more information and lists live information on arrivals and departures at domestic and international terminals, updated every three minutes.
Cairns Airport Coach Transfers
Express Chauffeured Coaches & Limousines is a boutique transfer company with modern limousines and coaches, managed by friendly and expert staff. Choose from a coach or limousine and get driven to Port Douglas in style. Book online now.
Cairns Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Welcome to Cairns Airport. Don't arrive and wonder what to do next and how to get to your hotel - book now and let a pre scheduled airport transfer take all that worry away for you! Operated with regular transfers from Cairns Airport to most Cairns city hotels, Northern Beaches hotels, Port Douglas hotels and Silky Oaks Lodge.
Cairns Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Transfer from your Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas or Silky Oaks Lodge. For assured top quality timely service, make sure you arrive at Cairns Airport on time for your outward flight. Eliminate the end of vacation hassle of organizing your airport transfer now by pre booking this regular pre scheduled transfer service from your hotel to Cairns Airport.
Port Douglas Car Hire
If you've arrived by plane or train, you can hire a car in Cairns from a number of rental companies, many of which are located conveniently at the Cairns Airport.
Book your Port Douglas rental car online using Oodles and you'll be able to compare prices from all the major car hire providers.
Once you arrive in Port Douglas, hire scooters and really explore the region - give Port Douglas Motorbike & Scooter Hire a call on 07 4099 4000.
Port Douglas Limousines & Luxury Shuttles
There are a number of limousine and shuttle companies to choose from that operate to and from the Cairns Airport. Limousine bookings must be made prior to arrival. Check out the Port Douglas Transport category in our Port Douglas Directory for more options.
Cairns by Train
Queensland Rail offers two train services to Cairns through it's Queensland Rail Travel routes. The Sunlander travels 1681 km between Brisbane and Cairns three times per week. The total travel time is 31 hours and sleeping berths are available when travelling by Queenslander Class. The Tilt Train offers the same journey in just 24 hours with comfortable seats only.
