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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Julia Creekby bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Julia Creek by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus Mount Isa
    14h 16m
    $139–283

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Juila Creek stationtrain train Inlander
    19h 14m
    $114–3,457

  3. Drive 861.9 km

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Julia Creekcar car 861.9 km
    9h 32m
    $153–221

  4. Bus to Mackay, fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MKY - CNJ
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    20h 55m
    $502–1,640

  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus
    15h 15m
    $156–300

  6. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane TSV - CNJ
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    11h 9m
    $454–2,142

  7. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane TSV - ISA
    3. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Julia Creekbus bus
    12h 53m
    $415–2,283

Airlie Beach to Julia Creek by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Julia Creek via Townsville, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Juila Creek station via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 19h 14m.

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