There are 5 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Ayrbus Cairns / ...
3h 41m$79–127Drive 204.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Airlie Beach to Alva Beachcar 204.7 km
2h 31m$37–53Train
- Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 50m$86–720Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus Townsville / ...
3h 48m$85–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach Central to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus 860
- Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 11m$78–712
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Alva Beach is 214 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach, including transfers.
Airlie Beach to Alva Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.
Airlie Beach to Alva Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $750 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Alva Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Ayr 4 times a week. Tickets cost $29–634 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–634
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $29–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
Train from Proserpine to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–634
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $29–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Bowen to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach Central to Proserpine, Mill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach Central to Proserpine, Mill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Airlie Beach to Alva Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ayr station.
Airlie Beach to Alva Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Alva Beach is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Airlie Beach to Alva Beach.
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