There are 7 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus Mount Isa
10h 36m$106–206Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain Inlander
13h 24m$89–2,457Drive 599.1 km
- Drive from Airlie Beach to Hughendencar 599.1 km
6h 46m$108–156Train to Townsville Airport, fly
- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane TSV - HGD
8h 1m$237–1,929Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
- Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus
11h 35m$121–220Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane PPP - HGD
18h 50m$472–1,370Bus to Mackay, fly
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane MKY - HGD
19h 37m$285–827
Airlie Beach to Hughenden by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Hughenden. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Hughenden via Sturt Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Hughenden station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Hughenden station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Hughenden is 671 km. The road distance is 599.1 km.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden without a car is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden, including transfers.
Airlie Beach to Hughenden bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.
Airlie Beach to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Hughenden is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $2,500 and takes 13h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,400 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Hughenden, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Hughenden via Townsville, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Hughenden station via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Hughenden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 11m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,300
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Hughenden Airport via Cairns, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,453
- 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
- $50–75
- AChoice
- $70–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Airlie Beach to Hughenden bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Airlie Beach to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Hughenden is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Airlie Beach to Hughenden.












