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How to get fromArmidale to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Armidale to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Armidale to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ARM - PPP
    7h 8m
    $256–961

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    27h 28m
    $226–4,292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    29h 23m
    $293–460

  4. Drive 1,442.7 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Airlie Beachcar car 1,442.7 km
    16h 50m
    $259–374

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CFS - PPP
    10h 27m
    $774–1,260

  6. Fly Armidale to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ARM - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    12h 14m
    $512–664

  7. Train to Tamworth, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane TMW - PPP
    10h 13m
    $332–1,140

  8. Bus via Urunga

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Urunga Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    32h 57m
    $316–585

Armidale to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration27h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Airlie Beach via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 29h 23m.

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