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How to get fromAdelaide to Whitsundaysby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Whitsundays by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ADL - HTI
    6h 47m
    $295–1,305

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury 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
    5. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    2d 11h
    $403–867

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3d 5h
    $2,390–13,280

Adelaide to Whitsundays by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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