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How to get fromCanberra to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Whitsunday Islands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    5h 57m
    $333–905

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    37h 19m
    $222–4,288

  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 Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    37h 49m
    $341–621

  4. Drive  2,053 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Bowencar car 2,053 km
    23h 32m
    $441–637

  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
    6h 2m
    $323–1,105

  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
    6h 34m
    $300–1,008

  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
    6h 34m
    $230–908

  8. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    41h 51m
    $362–562

Canberra to Whitsunday Islands by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration37h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,672.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 37h 19m.

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