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

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There are 6 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    4h 36m
    $206–804

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    32h 39m
    $192–4,265

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    35h 42m
    $248–462

  4. Drive 1,854 km

    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Sydneycar car 1,854 km
    22h 6m
    $332–480

  5. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HTI - SYD
    5h 3m
    $336–922

  6. Bus via Airlie Beach (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    39h 47m
    $352–777

Airlie Beach to Sydney by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration39h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Sea Marina to Central Station via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 32h 39m.

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