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How to get fromCairns to Whitehaven Beachby train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Whitehaven Beach by train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    10h 25m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    10h 52m

  3. Fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    12h 33m

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 4m

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 28m

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Whitehaven Beach via Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, and Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in around 10h 52m.

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