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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Coober Pedyby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Coober Pedy by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane PPP - CPD
    23h 25m
    $544–1,662

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MKY - CPD
    21h 28m
    $318–969

  3. Train, bus via Greenacre

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain train 445
    4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus bus 583
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    2d 19h
    $419–4,752

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d
    $427–993

  5. Drive 2,438.5 km

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Coober Pedycar car 2,438.5 km
    36h 16m
    $437–631

  6. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane HTI - CPD
    24h 47m
    $664–1,681

  7. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MOV - CPD
    22h 3m
    $1,063–3,190

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 5h
    $3,445–22,288

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 6h
    $3,509–18,573

Airlie Beach to Coober Pedy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,732.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 25m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Jetstar and Regional Express fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Coober Pedy via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d.

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