Direct Shuttle Bus From Cairns Airport To Port Douglas

Thinking about how much does it cost to catch the shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas? Below, you’ll find prices for both one-way and return trips.

Prices offered for parties between 1 to 6 adults (kids included). If you need a quote for larger parties or other rates just contact us any time.

Our buses operate hourly through the day, 7 days a week, 7am to 5pm, with an additional 6 am service from Port Douglas & a final 7 pm service ex Cairns Airport.

One way:

You’ll be pleased to know that following a day of travel the final leg from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas is quick and comfortable. Along the way, the 60 to 70 minute direct journey (We’d generally allow 90 minutes, just in case you are unlucky with traffic) is quite scenic.

The trip is fun itself, as our clean, refreshing air-conditioned shuttle buses, take good care of you. And along the way, there is no shortage of beautiful sights to take in:

• 20 to 25 minutes drive through Cairns’ northern suburbs, amongst some of the nicest sugar cane scenery.
• 30 to 35 minutes along an incredibly scenic, world heritage listed ocean drive.
• A last 10 minutes, passing through more sugar cane fields, and you’re in Port Douglas.

If you’re accompanying young passengers, we have children seats and boosters at your disposal upon request. Although Queensland buses over a 13-passenger capacity do not need child seats, we are pleased to offer a selection of standard child seats (with harness) for rear facing (RFR) installation, forward facing (FFR) installation and booster seats. Guests are also free to bring their own child seat at no additional cost, but it must be installed by the guest.

We have three options available:

• RFR (Rear Facing Restraint): for newborns and infants.
• FFR (Front Facing Restraint): suitable for infants and children up to 2 years of age.
• B (Booster Seat): ideal for children aged 3 to 7 years.

Each child seat is available for AUD $15.00 each way.

Your child’s comfort and safety are our top priority.

(Please note that the child seats we provide are not baby capsules)

We don’t provide luxury transfer services however we have some guests who appreciate a little extra privacy, a little more comfort and a lot more exclusivity in making their way to their Port Douglas accommodation from Cairns Airport. For a premium experience we highly recommend Port Private Transfers.

Port Private Transfers is a luxury private service with comfort, privacy and convenience in mind. Their executive vehicles are spacious and air-conditioned with the services of polite, professional chauffeurs to make you feel at ease and relaxed. Whether you're travelling alone, with family or friends, Port Private Transfers customises each journey so that you arrive in Port Douglas feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy the amazing tropics.

To book this smooth and stylish transfer visit website here

The best time to travel through Cairns and Port Douglas to avoid traffic is usually the early morning and mid afternoon. Here’s why:

• Early Mornings(Before 7:30 AM) – Most people are not yet moving during this time of day, and a relatively noise free time to Travel. The streets will be clear and you can enjoy a pleasant and totem-free trip. Plus, if you have an early morning flight into Cairns, hitting the road early will help you dodge possible delays due to road congestion.
• Mid Afternoon (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m): Once the morning traffic has filtered its way through, the roads quiet down a bit during the mid-afternoon, especially before school pick up times. For three weeks, you get a calm, uncrowded ride, and you can drive through the countryside without it being populated. It’s also a good time for travelers arriving in the late morning or early afternoon to make the 40-minute drive to Port Douglas without battling the heavier traffic in the evening.
• Learning the peak hours (7:30AM -9:00AM, and 4:30PM-6:00PM) also can ensure the smooth and faster wait for the public transportation in the city. During those hours the road can be a bit congested as the local commuters, and tourist travelling to and from Cairns take over.

There will be less traffic on the road, giving you a smoother and faster ride from Cairns to Port Douglas, with less brunch!

Yes, there’s a beautiful scenic road from Cairns to Port Douglas, and it’s the Captain Cook Highway. We take this gorgeous coastal route to get you to Port Douglas and you will see some spectacular views on the way (it is the best route to take you!)

As you drive on the Captain Cook Highway, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea, a beautiful body of water with dazzling blue waters and a striking coastline. The highway runs close to the coastline, and one can see from it the clean sandy beaches, green rain forests and impressive clifftops, which contributes to the beauty of the drive - it's one of the most scintillating drives in all of Australia. The drive will take you past photo-worthy locations including Ellis Beach, and Rex Lookout, you can lookout across the Coral Sea and the surrounding tropical landscape. (We skip Palm Cove and also do not stop at Palm Cove as we are a dedicated service).

The coastal highway also provides a view of the Daintree Rainforest on one side while the shimmering coast sits on the other, ensuring a sightseeing drive that you’ll never forget. Whether you’re traveling during the day, at dust or closing in on dusk, the vista along this road is nothing short of spectacular, allowing you to settle in and experience the natural beauty of Far North Queensland.

If you travel with us, you can guarantee that this road is how we get from Cairns to Port Douglas and we make it so you can have the most enjoyable and sights-filled ride out possible! So get some rest and relax, and we’ll see the beautiful views as we head to your location.