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How to get fromAdelaide to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Whitsunday Islands by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ADL - PPP
    6h 37m
    $295–1,005

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury station to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2d 9h
    $393–747

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 1h
    $2,302–16,992

  4. Drive  2,419.9 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Bowencar car 2,419.9 km
    28h 47m
    $521–752

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ADL - HTI
    6h 47m
    $315–1,405

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    3d 4h
    $2,371–13,271

Adelaide to Whitsunday Islands by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Airlie Beach via Albury station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 9h.

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