What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Whitsunday Islands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr and arriving at Airlie Beach. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

The distance between Ayr and Whitsunday Islands is 197 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

The bus from Ayr to Airlie Beach takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Whitsunday Islands bus from?

Ayr to Whitsunday Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Whitsunday Islands bus arrive?

Ayr to Whitsunday Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Whitsunday Islands is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands?

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Where can I stay near Whitsunday Islands?

There are 550+ hotels available in Whitsunday Islands.

Ayr to Whitsunday Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 860 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Whitsunday Islands by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Airlie Beachbus Brisbane
3h 10m
$30–75
Drive 115.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Bowencar 115.5 km
1h 22m
$21–30
Train, line 860 bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drivebus 860
3h 41m
$30–635
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Bowenbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus Pm19
4h 10m
$46–65

Ayr to Whitsunday Islands by bus

28Weekly Buses

3h 10mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ayr to Airlie Beach 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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