What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 20h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo is to line 860 bus and fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Australia Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Australia Zoo via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Australia Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Australia Zoo is 1029 km. The road distance is 1026.5 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo without a car is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $100 - $3,700.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo bus from?

Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo train from?

Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $100 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 20h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo is 1027 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo.

Where can I stay near Australia Zoo?

There are 1841+ hotels available in Australia Zoo.

Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, and line 860 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoo by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 860 bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach Central to Renwick Rd at Stanbury Street hail 'n' ridebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 35m
$205–677
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
18h 47m
$106–3,693
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
20h 12m
$165–270
Drive 1,026.5 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Australia Zoocar 1,026.5 km
12h 8m
$184–265
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 6m
$335–1,046
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 57m
$188–393
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PPP - MCY
10h 37m
$478–1,153
Bus via Airlie Beach
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mooloolababus Brisbane
21h 58m
$151–416

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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Distance: 1,029.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Australia Zoo, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,583 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $160–270 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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