Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 10:46
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I have looked at ways to get from Cairns airport to Port Douglas.
So I will not have my own car. All I can find is $70 per person return, does anyone know of a cheaper way?

Thanks
Wato
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Reply By: Member - TonyV - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 11:03

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 11:03
Wato,

Port Douglas is 66kms from the Airport, about an hours drive ..

Curious as to what would you expect to pay.
It is a glorious road trip along some pristine coastline and views and no train line

Jayride

Port Douglas Bus

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Reply By: TomH - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 11:59

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 11:59
What do you want for nothing It costs more than that to go to Brisbane airport from parts of the city. We live 40 mins north of the airport and the fare is $130 ONE WAY for the car and up to 4 people.
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Follow Up By: wato35 - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 12:33

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 12:33
I don't expect not to pay a reasonable price. I can travel 300 k's to Melbourne and back for $23 (that is a full fare, no concessions) by train.
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Follow Up By: wato35 - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 12:35

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 12:35
Meant to say "I do expect to pay a reasonable price"
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Follow Up By: Member - Scott M (NSW) - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:03

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:03
wato, bit of an unreasonable comparison - travel the 300k's to Melbourne by bus and compare the prices. Comparing trains & buses is like apples and oranges.

Personally, $35 each way for a 60km trip seems fairly reasonable.

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Reply By: Ron N - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:05

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:05
wato35 - Here's the full list (below) of transport options for travel between Cairns airport and Pt Douglas.
There will be variations in the cost of travel depending on whether you need to be dropped off at a private address or a major accommodation location.
The cost is less if you are being delivered to a major accommodation facility.

Cairns airport to Pt Douglas transport options

Cheers, Ron.

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Reply By: wato35 - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:16

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 13:16
Thanks to Ron and Tony for your help.

To the others, I only asked a question because I am not from the area and had no idea.
Thanks for trying to put me down. Glass half empty people.
I thought this forum was to help people explore Oz, not a bashing place.
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Follow Up By: ian.g - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 14:35

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 14:35
If there were anymore than one in your party it would be cheaper to hire a car, can hire from about $50.00/ day may even get for less on some days
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Follow Up By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 18:41

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 18:41
Keep the faith Wato, many here happy to top your glass up!!
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Reply By: vk1dx - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 14:48

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 14:48
If you have booked some accommodation at Port Douglas ring them and see what they advise.

Yep. Not cheap, if using "other" transport".

Phil
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Reply By: Bigfish - Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 18:34

Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 at 18:34
Hitchhike.......
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Reply By: Rob J8 - Monday, Sep 14, 2015 at 00:10

Monday, Sep 14, 2015 at 00:10
Wato,
You'll get your money's worth; the drivers of those small and large buses for that matter, that drive that Captain Cook Highway are all rally drivers to us who come from the state of no hills and straight roads.
There are what are called turnouts on the winding roads in FNQ, to let the faster drivers past and the buses are the faster drivers.
Enjoy your holiday up in FNQ and don't worry about the knockers on this forum.
Regards
Rob J
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