What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport is to bus which costs $180 - $300 and takes 20h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Southport. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Southport via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Southport?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Southport is 1030 km. The road distance is 1166 km.

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

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport without a car is to train which takes 19h 2m and costs $120 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Southport?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Airlie Beach to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Southport train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Southport?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Southport is to train which takes 19h 2m and costs $120 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 20h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $1,000 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Southport bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Southport train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Southport train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Southport is 1166 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Airlie Beach to Southport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Southport.

Airlie Beach to Southport - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Southport by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 43m
$206–680
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
19h 2m
$124–4,017
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
20h 59m
$185–293
Drive 1,166 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Southportcar 1,166 km
13h 41m
$207–298
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 15m
$337–1,062
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
8h 34m
$378–1,002
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 23m
$190–396
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MOV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 26m
$415–806
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
22h 33m
$203–448

Airlie Beach to Southport by bus, train, and tram

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22h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,030 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Coral Sea Marina to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Southport via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 20h 59m.

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