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How to get fromCanberra to Daydream Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Daydream Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CBR - HTI
    7h 27m
    $403–1,135

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    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 bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    40h 1m
    $324–598

  3. Bus, ferry via Brisbane

    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 Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    39h 4m
    $369–668

  4. Fly Canberra International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CBR - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    8h 51m
    $404–1,066

  5. 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 9m
    $368–1,136

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    41h 19m
    $331–797

  7. Bus, ferry

    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 to Airlie Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    44h 50m
    $389–768

Canberra to Daydream Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration41h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Daydream Island, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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