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

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CBR - HTI
    7h 57m
    $383–1,075

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    36h 19m
    $224–4,325

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    37h 20m
    $351–678

  4. Drive 2,010.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Airlie Beachcar car 2,010.6 km
    23h 6m
    $361–521

  5. Fly Canberra International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CBR - PPP
    7h 39m
    $346–612

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    8h 49m
    $369–985

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    8h 26m
    $252–822

  8. Fly Canberra International Airport to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CBR - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    10h 25m
    $302–485

  9. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    44h 32m
    $327–483

Canberra to Airlie Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,707.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Airlie Beach via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 37h 20m.

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