What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Mackay. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Great Barrier Reef Arena is 153 km. The road distance is 151.2 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

The bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena bus from?

Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena.

Where can I stay near Great Barrier Reef Arena?

There are 100+ hotels available in Great Barrier Reef Arena.

Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arena by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus Au050 / ...
2h 27m
$21–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach Central to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus 860
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 28m
$43–489
Drive 151.2 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Great Barrier Reef Arenacar 151.2 km
1h 50m
$27–39

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Distance: 153.2 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Arena, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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